Chelsea and Manchester City have emerged as the clubs reportedly interested in signing Adam Wharton during the summer transfer window. However, Crystal Palace successfully rejected bids for the talented England international, as confirmed by the Guardian.

The article suggests that while the bids came from unnamed clubs, the strong interest from Chelsea and Man City implies they were likely the ones making offers. In addition to these two clubs, Liverpool has also shown interest in Wharton, indicating that other top teams would welcome his talents.

Crystal Palace has managed to retain Wharton during a period when midfielders have been highly sought after. Notably, Manchester United strengthened their midfield by signing three players: Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos. Meanwhile, City fortified their squad with the acquisitions of Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez, and Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Wharton has garnered praise for his skills, with Arsenal’s Declan Rice calling him “outstanding” on Palace’s official site. His presence is a significant asset for the Eagles, who have previously lost key players such as Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, and Maxence Lacroix, as well as Michael Olise in earlier transfers.

Despite maintaining his position at Crystal Palace for now, it appears that Wharton may eventually make a move to a larger club, continuing the trend of the Eagles selling their star players.