Real Madrid Eye Move for England International Adam Wharton Amid Ceballos Departure

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As Real Madrid prepare to potentially lose Dani Ceballos to Marseille, Los Blancos are reportedly considering a move for England international Adam Wharton. Ceballos, who has been linked to a loan move with an obligation to buy, wants more game time, and Marseille are ready to offer him that. Wharton, a 21-year-old midfielder, is Real Madrid's top target, with Xabi Alonso keen to bring him in.

Key Takeaways:

  • Real Madrid are considering a move for England international Adam Wharton if Dani Ceballos leaves the club this summer.
  • Ceballos has been heavily linked with a move to Marseille, who are offering him more game time.
  • Wharton is Real Madrid's top target, with Alonso a big fan of the 21-year-old midfielder.
  • It would cost more than £69m for Real Madrid to persuade Palace to sell Wharton.
  • There are two potential alternatives to Wharton on the table: AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and 18-year-old academy starlet Thiago Pitarch.
  • Alonso is considering the possibility of giving Pitarch a place in the squad if Wharton and Smit are not signed.
  • Real Madrid have already spent almost £200m on new signings this summer, but have not made any sales so far.

Statistics:

  • Wharton is aged 21 years old.
  • Ceballos has previously spent time on loan at Arsenal.
  • Marseille are hoping to agree a loan move with an obligation to buy Ceballos.
  • It would cost more than £69m for Real Madrid to persuade Palace to sell Wharton.
  • Real Madrid have spent almost £200m on new signings this summer.
  • Pitarch, an 18-year-old academy starlet, signed a new long-term deal with Real Madrid earlier this month.

Sources:

  • AS (Spanish outlet)
  • Sky Sports deal