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Despite missing out on Adam Wharton, who moved to Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United might still pursue a deal with Palace next year, this time for one of their top midfielders.
Wharton, 20, had an impressive Premier League debut season, earning an England call-up from Gareth Southgate. Newcastle, along with Liverpool and Manchester City, are now considering a move for the young talent.
Newcastle may redirect funds originally intended for Marc Guehi towards Wharton, whom Crystal Palace values at £100 million. While it’s unlikely that any of the interested clubs would pay such a high fee, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is known for his tough negotiation stance.
However, Newcastle’s midfield is already well-staffed with Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Joelinton as first choices, backed up by Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, and Lewis Miley. This makes Wharton’s potential acquisition seem less probable.
Although Wharton is talented, he may struggle to break into Newcastle’s starting lineup immediately. He could potentially serve as an alternative option alongside Willock, depending on the opposition.
If Newcastle were to lose a midfielder, Wharton could be an excellent replacement. However, questions remain about whether he would displace the current top three midfielders.
A change in formation from Eddie Howe’s 4-3-3 to a setup with four or five midfielders could potentially create space for Wharton. Nevertheless, given the current circumstances and Palace’s high asking price, this transfer seems unlikely to materialize.