Liverpool and Manchester United Continue to Track Adam Wharton as Crystal Palace Exit Looms

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is expected to leave the club next summer, with Liverpool and Manchester United continuing to show interest in signing him, according to a Football Insider report.

Wharton was linked with a major move in the previous transfer window, but Palace refused to sell him. Circumstances could change in 2027, as the 22-year-old approaches the final two years of his contract, which runs until 2029, while several clubs monitor his situation. Palace previously rejected an offer from Manchester City and valued the player at around £100 million.

Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness believes Palace could receive between £60 million and £80 million, depending on Wharton's performances for the rest of the season, after his potential value fell from its previous estimate. The report notes that his form has dipped recently.

Liverpool value Wharton's ability to dictate play from midfield and give Ryan Gravenberch greater freedom to push forward. Manchester United, meanwhile, see him as a left-footed player capable of improving their balance and carrying the ball forward, as they seek greater control in central areas. The two clubs' interest could become more serious if his price approaches the £60 million to £80 million range.