- Wharton his impressed since joining Crystal Palace from Blackburn in January
- The midfielder has been called up to England’s squad and is attracting attention
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Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is a target for another Premier League club, according to reports.
The 20 year-old has impressed since joining the Eagles from Blackburn for £22.5million in January.
His rise over the past six months has seen him get called up to England’s 26-man squad for the upcoming European Championships.
Wharton’s performances have not gone unnoticed within the top flight and Manchester City have identified him as a long-term target, according to the Evening Standard.
The reports states that the Premier League champions will not make a move for Wharton this summer but they view him as a potential future signing.
Adam Wharton has impressed since joining the Eagles from Blackburn for £22.5m in January
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have reportedly identified Wharton as a long-term target
Pep Guardiola’s side are keen strengthen their midfield, with Kalvin Phillips set for the exit door this summer.
Palace saw off competition from Bayern Munich and Chelsea and the exposure to first-team Premier League football at Selhurst Park has catapulted his career.
He if flourishing under Oliver Glasner and was instrumental in their superb end to the season where they beat the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United.
Wharton made his England debut after coming off the bench in the friendly win against Bosnia, 112 days after his first top flight appearance.
Southgate was left impressed with the youngster, saying: ‘Adam Wharton showed what he has been doing at the end of the season and in training.
‘I like what he’s done with us in the first few days. He sees pictures early and can play forward. It is very early for him but lovely that he looked as comfortable as he did.
The midfielder made his England debut after coming off the bench in the win against Bosnia
Southgate was left impressed with Wharton and has included him in England’s Euros squad
‘It’s a big step up from where he was at the beginning of the season but I like the fact he sees pictures early, he plays forward.
‘Obviously he’s got quality on the ball but it’s the ability to receive and play the ball forward that’s really caught our eye.’
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