In June, Real Madrid will be looking to fill two positions during the summer transfer window: central midfield and center-back. This season, the squad has struggled defensively due to injuries, and in midfield, a dearth of creative alternatives has been a major issue.

It goes without saying that the team is considering a wide range of players, including those with experience, others who are young and flexible, and some who are just starting to reach their peak. According to a recent report by Defensa Central, Real Madrid has allocated a substantial €80 million for the midfield position in the summer.

The team is considering Vitinha, Enzo Fernandez, Adam Wharton, and Rodri as possible “Toni Kroos replacement” candidates. According to the Spanish publication, Wharton is the name on Real Madrid’s table that produces the greatest consensus when budget is taken into consideration.

Real Madrid leading race to sign Adam Wharton

Real Madrid is reportedly in the running to recruit Wharton in the summer, along with Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea, according to Diario AS. They have been given the opportunity to finalize a contract, with the player demanding a “galactic” pay and Crystal Palace demanding at least €70 million.

Ultimately, their budget is really near to the asking price that Crystal Palace has set for the English international. Vitinha’s signing has Florentino Perez and company going crazy, but they don’t want to go overboard for a single position. In that regard, Wharton’s €70 million price tag meets their needs and budget.

The 21-year-old, who can play as both a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder who links attack and defense, has been associated with Real Madrid for a considerable amount of time. His technicality, physicality, and adaptability are said to be in sufficient amounts to appeal to Real Madrid.