Stefan Borson: Crystal Palace could agree £100m deal for Liverpool target

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Football Insider revealed on 21 September Crystal Palace will not sell Wharton in January as they look to keep hold of one of their prize assets. Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed on 10 October Wharton is “happy” at Crystal Palace amid links to Liverpool.

Credit: ImagoCrystal Palace to match Brighton’s transfer stanceFormer Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson exclusively told Football Insider Crystal Palace will be able to command a fee in the region of £100million for Wharton. Crystal Palace in ‘strong’ position after Adam Wharton latestWharton, who joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers for £18m in February 2024, has started in all 10 of his appearances for Glasner’s side this season.

“Crystal Palace are a team that’s obviously in the zone, and they’re negotiating from a strong position,” said Borson. “Assuming he doesn’t have a release clause, whether it’s Real Madrid, Liverpool, City, United, whoever is interested in Wharton, all you need is a couple of the biggest teams to make a market and you’re going to be close to £100m if they want him.