Crystal Palace is currently planning a move to sign more than £20 million players, which could be considered an alternative to Adam Wharton, according to a recent report.
Adam Wharton was able to leave Crystal Palace
Wharton was at Selhurst Park for over a year after joining from Blackburn Rovers last February. The midfielder played just 50 games on the Lancashire side, so it was expected he would need time to adapt at the palace, but he wasn’t because he saw the Premier League home.
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Wharton has already gained a reputation at this level, and his performance has earned him the England 2024 call. Despite the injury issues this season, he continues to be impressed, leading to strong speculation before the summer transfer period.
It is allegedly Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign Wharton as Reuben Amorim is trying to improve his team. Meanwhile, Tottenham will also register interest in the midfielder and fund a potential move of £66 million by selling one of its current players.
However, recent news suggests Manchester City is believed to be focused on the midfielder, and even claims from Spain that the city has already secured Wharton’s arrival ahead of the opening of its summer transfer window. Bruce is said to have been willing to pay “a fair amount” of money at Wharton.
Crystal Palace is currently planning a bid to sign players over £20 million
So, the Eagles may have already found a replacement for him, as Wharton may be on his way out of Selhurst Park. According to football insider Crystal Palace and even Chairman Steve Parish, the company is looking for a move to sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough.
The report says that South Londoners have become scouts who regularly check out the Championship midfielders throughout this season, and believes Hackney is ready to move into the Premier League. The palace scouts are impressed by what the 22-year-old children saw and pay attention to his situation.
Meanwhile, Boro is reluctant to Hackney to leave this summer and plans to protect him, but it may be difficult for them to turn down a big-budget offer, especially if they remain on the championship team. This year, Boro is reportedly looking to win more than £20 million for Michael Carrick’s key midfielder.
Hackney’s 24/25 league statistics compared to Wharton | ||
|---|---|---|
Hackney | Wharton | |
App | 35 | 13 |
start | 35 | 10 |
the goal | 5 | 0 |
assist | 2 | 0 |
Progressive Carry | 89 | 9 |
Progressive Pass | 347 | 88 |
The path that was attempted | 2535 | 502 |
Pass completed | 2127 | 384 |
Intercept | 26 | 13 |
Tackle (winning) | 77 (46) | 28 (12) |
Hackney was a player who impressed many in the championship, and Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder praised him for calling him “super.” “I saw his career flourish and saw Hayden Hackney from afar. No teacher would be better than Michael. He’ll enjoy playing Middlesbrough. He’s a super player and Morris is a good player there too.”