Chelsea have agreed to sell Andrey Santos to Manchester United for £50 million, with the deal expected to be announced in the coming days.
With the sale of Andrey Santos and the future of Enzo Fernandez still uncertain, manager Xabi Alonso is looking to sign a new midfielder. The Spaniard targeted Granit Xhaka, but their £8 million offer was quickly rejected by Sunderland.
Chelsea immediately turned their attention to Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace this summer . The Englishman has been playing very well for the Eagles recently, helping them win the FA Cup, the Community Shield, and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.
According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea's interest is very clear, but the chances of a breakthrough in the deal anytime soon are not high.
Wharton was also once targeted by a number of English clubs including Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool, but these clubs all backed off due to Palace's very high valuation.
The Selhurst Park club is reportedly looking to recoup a similar amount to Elliot Anderson's £116 million transfer to Manchester City.