The January transfer window is heating up, with Real Madrid reportedly joining the race to sign Crystal Palace’s young England midfielder Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old has attracted interest from top Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United, making him one of the most sought-after English talents this winter. According to Spanish outlet AS, Real Madrid are prepared to compete fiercely to secure Wharton’s signature.

Crystal Palace Target Multiple January Signings

While Adam Wharton has been a standout player for Palace, the club are actively exploring several transfer options to strengthen their squad. Targets include:

• Sacha Boey (Bayern Munich) – The 25-year-old French right-back has been linked with a move to Selhurst Park.
• Joao Gomes (Wolves) – Palace are reportedly monitoring the 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder’s availability.
• Kevin Danois (Auxerre) – The 21-year-old French midfielder is another emerging talent on Palace’s radar.

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AC Milan Keep Tabs on Nathan Ake

Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly tracking the situation of Nathan Ake, the 30-year-old Dutch defender currently at Manchester City. Milan are evaluating multiple defensive options as they look to bolster their backline this January. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Chelsea Eye Vinicius Jr.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are assembling a potential £130m package in an attempt to lure Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid. The Brazilian winger, 25, has been a key figure for Los Blancos, and any potential transfer would signal one of the most significant January moves of the season. (Source: Fichajes, Spain)

Other Premier League Transfer Rumors

• Taty Castellanos (West Ham) – The 27-year-old Argentine striker is set to undergo a medical at West Ham ahead of a £27m move from Lazio. (Talksport)
• Maghnes Akliouche (Tottenham) – Spurs scouts observed the 23-year-old French winger in Monaco’s recent clash with Lyon. (Teamtalk)
• William Osula (Eintracht Frankfurt/Newcastle) – The 22-year-old Danish striker is in negotiation talks for a potential move to Germany. (Florian Plettenberg)
• Omar Marmoush (Manchester City) – The 26-year-old Egyptian winger has attracted interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham but is keen to fight for his place at City. (Football Insider)
• Marco Brescianini (Bournemouth/Atalanta) – The 25-year-old Italian midfielder faces competition from Fiorentina, Cagliari, and Genoa. (Calciomercato)
• Oumar Solet (Tottenham/Udinese) – Spurs, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in the 25-year-old French defender. (Caught Offside)
• Raheem Sterling (Chelsea/Newcastle) – The 31-year-old England winger is exploring a potential exit from Chelsea, with Newcastle expressing interest. (Football Insider)

EFL Transfer Updates

The English Football League has also seen plenty of movement this January:

• Eiran Cashin (Blackburn/Brighton) – The 24-year-old Irish defender could join Blackburn Rovers on loan. (Alan Nixon)
• Hampus Skoglund (Wrexham/Hammarby) – The 21-year-old Swedish defender is attracting competition from German side Mainz. (Football Insider)
• Daniel Peretz (Bayern Munich/Southampton) – The 25-year-old Israeli goalkeeper may cut short his loan at Hamburger SV to pursue a move to Southampton. (BILD)
• Finley Munroe (Aston Villa/Swindon Town) – Preston North End and Leyton Orient are monitoring the 20-year-old left-back’s loan spell. (Football Insider)
• Jon Brady (Port Vale) – The 50-year-old Australian coach is in advanced talks to replace Darren Moore as manager. (Football Insider)
• Wycombe Wanderers Transfer Plans – Cameron Humphreys (22) and Aaron Morley (25) could return following successful previous spells. (Bucks Free Press)
• Lasse Nordas (Luton/Heerenveen) – The 23-year-old Norwegian striker is exploring a move to the Netherlands. (TV2)

Key Takeaways

The January transfer window is shaping up to be one of the busiest in recent memory. Clubs across Europe, from Real Madrid to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and AC Milan, are making strategic moves to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. With high-profile names like Adam Wharton, Vinicius Jr., and Raheem Sterling attracting interest, fans can expect several headline-grabbing transfers before the window closes.