Adam Wharton may well be in a position where he’s picking from an array of Europe’s elite in 2026, having established himself as one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders since joining Crystal Palace.
Dougie Freedman worked his magic for the umpteenth time by bringing the Blackburn Rovers midfielder to Selhurst Park at the start of 2024, with Oliver Glasner’s Eagles subsequently embarking on a stellar end to their 2023–24 season.
The left-footed Wharton has been described as a “continental” midfielder by some and Gen Z’s answer to Michael Carrick. So far overlooked by Thomas Tuchel for England, Wharton is a sure bet to be the name supporters crave when the Three Lions struggle their way through the North American heat a the World Cup next summer.
Wharton is a wonderfully gifted footballer whose attributes in possession would boost the engine rooms of some of Europe’s most recognisable outfits. When he does decide to move on, Palace will profit massively, having signed him for around £20 million ($26.6 million).
Here’s how ranks six potential transfer destinations for the English midfielder next year, based on the deal’s likelihood.
