Crystal Palace could miss out on 'huge' transfer fee as Adam Wharton 'doubts' emerge

Palace's £100m valuation of Wharton faces pressure as his form dips and interested clubs including Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid express doubts.

Crystal Palace risk losing leverage in the transfer market for Adam Wharton if his performances do not improve. The 22-year-old midfielder's displays have fallen below his usual standard under Pierre Sage this season, raising concerns at Selhurst Park and among the numerous clubs monitoring his situation.

Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown warned that Wharton's weaknesses are now becoming problematic as his overall level drops. While the England international remains a key player for Palace—captaining them eight times in the absence of injured Dean Henderson—his recent form threatens the club's hopes of commanding their £100 million asking price next summer.

Clubs including Manchester City, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea have all shown interest in Wharton, with City making a formal approach in the summer that Palace rejected. However, Brown suggested that interested parties may not be willing to pay the premium fee Palace were demanding when Wharton was performing consistently at the highest level. A January move is ruled out, but clubs are expected to return with offers in the summer transfer window.