Tottenham step up Adam Wharton pursuit
Tottenham Hotspur are ramping up their efforts to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace as the summer transfer window officially opens for business. The defensive midfielder, 22, has a market value of around €70 million and has emerged as a top target for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou.
After a disappointing 2025/26 campaign that saw Tottenham finish outside the European places, the club is prioritising midfield reinforcements. Wharton, who made his senior England debut in 2024 and impressed at the World Cup, is seen as the ideal long-term addition to control tempo and break up opposition attacks.
Quick Facts:
Player: Adam Wharton
Age: 22
Position: Defensive Midfield
Current Club: Crystal Palace
Market Value: €70m
Linked Club: Tottenham Hotspur
Wharton joined Palace from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024 and has since become a key figure at Selhurst Park. However, Palace may be open to a sale to fund their own squad rebuild, with Tottenham prepared to test their resolve with a structured bid.
“Adam is a special talent and it’s no surprise big clubs are watching him,” a source close to the player told Transfermarkt. “But he’s fully focused on his football and won’t force a move.”
Leeds eye Bundesliga star
Meanwhile, newly promoted Leeds United are targeting a Bundesliga star to bolster their attack ahead of their return to the Premier League. Reports in Germany suggest the Yorkshire club have made inquiries about an unnamed wide forward valued at around €25 million, with discussions at an early stage.
Leeds’ recruitment team, led by sporting director Gretar Steinsson, is scouring the European market for game-changers, and the Bundesliga has provided fertile ground in recent windows. The identity of the player remains under wraps, but insiders indicate it is a versatile attacker capable of playing on either flank.
With the World Cup dominating headlines, Premier League clubs are working tirelessly behind the scenes to complete deals quickly. Transfermarkt’s live ticker will keep you updated on all the latest moves as the summer market heats up.
In other news
Inter Milan have rekindled their interest in Nico Paz after Real Madrid set a €60 million price tag on the young midfielder, according to reports in Italy. The Nerazzurri see the Argentine as an alternative to Liverpool's Curtis Jones, though any move may depend on player sales.
Elsewhere, Juventus have used the World Cup as a scouting mission, with reports suggesting they are closely monitoring USMNT and Manchester City strikers as they plan for next season.
Key Takeaways
- Tottenham are intensifying efforts to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, valued at €70m.
- Wharton, 22, has become a top target for Ange Postecoglou as Spurs look to revamp their midfield.
- Leeds United are pursuing a Bundesliga star, with an unnamed wide forward of interest.
- Inter Milan have revived their pursuit of Real Madrid's Nico Paz amid a €60m asking price.
- Juventus are using the World Cup to scout USMNT and Manchester City attackers.
