This summer transfer window, Real Madrid is particularly focused on strengthening two key positions: centre-back and central midfield.
The team has struggled with injuries in the defensive line this season, while the midfield has also been lacking in quality creative options.
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The club is exploring a wide range of players, including experienced veterans, promising youngsters, and those entering their prime years.
Midfield Budget Established
According to a recent report by Defensa Central, Real Madrid has allocated a solid budget of €80 million for their midfield targets this summer.
The goal is to secure a suitable replacement for ‘Toni Kroos’, with potential candidates including Vitinha, Enzo Fernandez, Adam Wharton, and Rodri.
Real Madrid has shown interest in Adam Wharton. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Among the players under consideration, Wharton appears to be the most viable option within the set budget, as confirmed by Spanish sources.
The asking price from Crystal Palace for the English international is close to Real Madrid’s financial plans.
While the club has a keen interest in signing Vitinha, they are cautious about overspending on any single position. The €70 million price tag for Wharton aligns well with their budgetary constraints.
At just 21 years old, Wharton has been linked to Real Madrid for some time and can function effectively as both a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder, facilitating the transition from defense to attack.
His versatility, physical presence, and technical skills are attributes that would certainly appeal to Real Madrid.