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Real Madrid handed boost as €100m-rated midfield target wants to leave Premier League club
Real Madrid have made the signing of a new midfielder an absolute priority for the summer transfer window.
Names such as Vitinha of PSG and Rodri of Manchester City have been highlighted as potential targets for the Spanish capital club.
Meanwhile, younger talents such as Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar and Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton are also on the radars of the Merengues.
Adam Wharton wants to leave
Now, according to reports in England, as relayed by AS, Adam Wharton is looking to leave Crystal Palace next summer.
The England midfielder wants to take the next step in his career and will seek a Champions League club that allows him to continue developing as a player.
This will come as a boost for Real Madrid who are in search of midfield reinforcements. This potential move for a new midfielder would be entirely independent from that of Nico Paz, who, barring an unexpected turn of events, is set to return to the club.
At present, Real Madrid do not have a single defined target, but Wharton is on the list. The midfielder’s clear intention to leave Crystal Palace could facilitate the operation, although the Premier League side are expected to demand around €100 million for his transfer.
Real Madrid view Wharton’s desire to leave as an encouraging development, as he is considered one of the best midfielders currently available on the market. His insistence on departing could reduce the cost and make the deal easier to complete.
Manchester United also in the fray
However, Wharton has a long list of suitors apart from Real Madrid. One of the clubs most interested in the player are Manchester United.
The Premier League giants, who could return to the Champions League after Michael Carrick has steadied the team’s course, will be among those bidding most strongly for the midfielder, as he is seen as an ideal replacement for the imminent departure of Casemiro.
Other clubs such as Liverpool and Manchester City are also monitoring the Crystal Palace star very closely.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
