Wharton won the Conference League with Palace last season Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesAug. 20, 2026 Updated 6:46 am EDTManchester City have made enquiries to Crystal Palace over a potential deal for Adam Wharton but were informed the midfielder is not for sale this summer.The 22-year-old is among multiple candidates on City’s recruitment list but Palace have no intention of selling him before the deadline of September 1.City’s midfield is undergoing a transition this summer following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders, while The Athletic reported on Tuesday Newcastle United are in talks to sign Nico Gonzalez.
City have recruited Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116million and have also been interested in a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.Wharton joined Palace from Blackburn Rovers in the winter window of 2024 in a deal worth £22million. His contract with at Selhurst Park runs until 2029.The England international made 53 appearances in all competitions for Palace last season, scoring once and providing seven assists, as they finished 15th in the Premier League and won the Conference League.He has made 96 appearances for the club and was part of the side that won Palace’s first major trophy with their FA Cup triumph in 2025.Wharton has been capped four times by England since his senior debut in 2024 but was not included in Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad.Aug 20, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
