Real Madrid return in the race to sign Premier League midfield ace
Real Madrid return in the race to sign Premier League midfield ace As matters stand, Real Madrid appear set to add at least two midfielders to the mix next summer as they look to improve a department where they have seriously lacked quality and depth. The first name who will join the club appears fixed, as all signs point to Real Madrid enabling the return of Nico Paz from Como after a standout spell for the player in Italy. For the second recruitment, they have looked far and wide with endless ambition and have been linked with the likes of Vitinha, Rodri, Kees Smit and even Enzo Fernandez in recent times.
A familiar name sounds Now, as relayed by Mail Sport in a reverse update, Real Madrid are maintaining a close eye on Adam Wharton who they have already been scouting as a possible signing in recent times. They are now back in the race for the Crystal Palace star and have even sent out scouts recently to watch him and analyse his quality and profile. Real Madrid are back in the race for Adam Wharton.
(Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) At this point, Wharton is not a priority for Real Madrid but rather a backup option if their higher-placed targets fail to arrive. Rodri continues to be the dream target, while Enzo Fernandez is Plan B. Wharton sits as the third-choice target.
Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in the 22-year-old midfielder’s services and will be Real Madrid’s primary competitors if the club dives in deep to sign him. As it stands, however, a lot will depend on what comes of Rodri and Fernandez. So far this season, Wharton has made 26 league starts for Crystal Palace and has five assists to his name.
He averages 1. 2 key passes per game and has created a whopping 11 big chances.