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Real Madrid in contention to sign Man United midfielder in the summer
Manchester United are on the verge of losing Paul Pogba in the summer. The midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, with the player unlikely to pen a new deal at Old Trafford amid growing animosity between him and the fans.
Pogba’s representatives have already started talks with a few clubs across Europe, including Real Madrid over a potential Bosman move in the summer, reports Sky Sports.
Along with Los Blancos, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are involved in the chase as well, while the midfielder hasn’t ruled out a prolonged stay in the Premier League by joining a direct rival.
Real Madrid’s interest in Pogba dates back quite some time, as the Frenchman has always tickled the fancy of the club’s hierarchy.
Over the last six years, the 29-year-old didn’t have the best of spell at Manchester United. His progress has been marred by injuries, while he has struggled with a lack of identity in the Man United setup.
But that hasn’t deterred the Real Madrid bosses, who rate the midfielder highly due to his technical prowess and experience at the highest level of football.
During his time in England and France, Pogba has racked up a combined total of over 400 appearances, while winning almost 100 caps for the French national team.
Real Madrid believe Pogba can be an ideal replacement for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in the years to come, though, at 29, the Frenchman himself isn’t getting any younger.
Signing Pogba could be a tricky operation as well, knowing the Manchester United midfielder might hold out for a lucrative contract given his skill and experience.
Since he is available on a free transfer, the player may also demand a significant signing bonus, which could make things further complicated for a Real Madrid side looking to rope in Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, among many other stars ahead of the new season.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
