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Adam Wharton, the talented 21-year-old midfielder currently playing for Crystal Palace, has decided to postpone any move to Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur and will remain at Selhurst Park for the 2025/26 season. This decision comes amid strong interest from both Premier League clubs who are keen to bolster their midfield options ahead of the new campaign.

Wharton’s rise has been rapid since his transfer from Blackburn Rovers to Crystal Palace in January 2024, highlighted by his inclusion in England's Euro 2024 squad and an FA Cup victory in May 2025. Despite suffering a significant groin injury that sidelined him for three months during the previous season, he remains a highly sought-after player. Crystal Palace value Wharton highly, with an asking price of over £80 million, and he has more than four years remaining on his current contract, placing the club in a strong negotiating position with no release clause in his deal.

While Tottenham has interest, partly due to their need for a dominant holding midfielder, Wharton is reportedly inclined to wait for a move to Liverpool, a club shown to have been scouting him since his Blackburn days. He has expressed admiration for Liverpool’s midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, hinting at a potential partnership in the future. The player’s preference to delay his transfer aligns with Crystal Palace's aim to retain him amid possible departures of other key players such as Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze, the latter attracting attention from Arsenal.

Wharton’s current stance means Tottenham’s opportunity to secure his services will likely also be deferred until at least next summer. Liverpool, despite a crowded midfield, remain favourites for his signature in the upcoming transfer window, and if Wharton continues to perform impressively, they could make a significant offer to secure his transfer.

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