Crystal Palace are stepping up their efforts to secure the long-term future of their brightest young star.
The club have reportedly made a stunning new contract offer to Adam Wharton in response to growing interest from the world’s top clubs.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid all have their eye on the young English midfielder, which is why Palace are working hard to secure a new contract for the youngster.
Wharton has quickly established himself as a key element in Palace’s recent success.
Crystal Palace ready to offer Wharton new contract
Palace are aware of this and are now reportedly ready to reward him with a contract extension that reflects both his current importance and future potential.
According to Alan Nixon, Palace have offered Wharton a new contract, but the midfielder wants a fixed-fee release clause in order to sign a new deal.
As Wharton improves, so does the interest from top clubs. There have already been rumors of interest from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United, who see him as the next generation of midfield talent.
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also monitoring Wharton’s situation, and introducing a release clause could be a mutually beneficial solution.
Wharton wants a release clause included in his contract.
The young midfielder is said to be happy with life at Selhurst Park, but having such a clause in his new contract would give him the flexibility to consider a high-profile move in the future without complications.
A figure of between £70 million and £75 million has been mooted as a fair compromise, an amount that would adequately reward Palace for developing one of the most talented young players in the Premier League, while giving potential suitors a clear benchmark.
This would be a move to balance Wharton’s ambitions with the club’s desire to receive adequate compensation in the event of his departure in the future.
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