The four-time consecutive Premier League champions are continually scouting new talent to maintain their dominance in English football. According to The Standard, their latest interest is in the Crystal Palace star, who joined Selhurst Park from Championship side Blackburn Rovers in January.
Man City aims to refresh their midfield over the next few years, especially since their investments in Kalvin Phillips and Matheus Nunes have not been very successful. While Rodri currently serves as their defensive midfielder, playing the same role Wharton does for Palace, the Spaniard has been overworked in recent seasons. Additionally, with uncertainty surrounding Kevin de Bruyne’s future beyond the next season, City is looking to bolster their midfield options.
Despite Wharton having played at the Championship level for less than two years, Palace paid Blackburn’s £22.5 million ($28.6m) asking price, recognizing his potential. In just under six months in the Premier League, Wharton’s performances also caught the attention of England manager Gareth Southgate, who included him in the final 26-man squad for Euro 2024 in Germany.
According to the report, Man City does not plan to pursue the 20-year-old this summer. Instead, they intend to continue monitoring him and his transfer situation, with Bayern Munich also expressing interest. A potential move could be on the cards for 2025 if Wharton maintains or improves his current performance levels.
Adam Wharton
Adam Wharton
This season he played in total 26 times for 1962 minutes for Championship.
Adam Wharton scored 2 goals for Blackburn Rovers. He procured 3 assists. He received 5 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 19th in Championship. In the last match Blackburn Rovers won 2-0 against Leicester City.
Crystal Palace performance and stats
Crystal Palace is currently 12th in the Premier League with 46 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 13 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Crystal Palace won 5-0 against Aston Villa.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 52 goals and conceding 58.
Manchester City performance and stats
In the last 6 games, it has won 5 times and lost once. In its last match, Manchester City lost 1-2 against Manchester United.