Adam Wharton transfer decision made after Man City and Arsenal interest
Crystal Palace are unlikely to entertain offers for Man City and Arsenal target Adam Wharton in the new year, sources have told Football Insider.
Palace are currently embroiled in a relegation battle and are hoping the 20-year-old can turn their situation around when he returns from injury.
Wharton only signed for the Croydon club from Blackburn in January 2024 and made an instant impact in the Premier League.
The midfield sensation earned an England call-up at the end of the 2023-24 campaign and went to the European Championships in Germany.
City are keen to bolster their midfield ranks after the serious knee injury to Rodri and have shortlisted Wharton.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are searching for a long-term replacement for ageing midfield stars Thomas Partey and Jorginho.
Crystal Palace will resist Man City interest in Wharton
Sources say Palace will resist interest in Wharton – who remains under contract at Selhurst Park until June 2029.
The midfielder has made 10 appearances across all competitions this term but missed all of November after undergoing groin surgery.
Man City are winless in their last seven games and have slipped to fifth in the Premier League after losing 2-0 away at Liverpool on Sunday (1 December).
Arsenal are second in the table but are already nine points adrift of the runaway Reds after 13 games.
Crystal Palace rescued a draw at home against Newcastle on Saturday (30 November) but are still 17th and in relegation danger under Oliver Glasner.
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