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City and United All in for Carlo Ancelotti's Favorite Midfielder

The Threat Looming Over Ancelotti and His Desired Signing Amid Offers from Manchester City and United

After Toni Kroos's retirement, Real Madrid has faced several problems in the midfield. Needing to strengthen this position as soon as possible, Carlo Ancelotti has set his sights on a young star from the Premier League. Unfortunately for him, his interest is shared with that of Manchester City and United, who plan to compete for this player's signing.

Adam Wharton, a midfielder for Crystal Palace, is the player who has caught Ancelotti's attention. His youth and the quality he has managed to show have convinced Ancelotti that he is the player Real Madrid needs. Unfortunately, the interest from City and United has emerged as a significant problem for the next market.

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Adam Wharton has received offers from several Premier League clubs | Real Madrid Confidencial

Known for making big-money signings, it wouldn't be a surprise if City and United present extravagant offers for Wharton. Even with the threat from both clubs, Ancelotti continues to analyze the progress of a player he wants for Real Madrid.

The Threat to Carlo Ancelotti

Having a keen eye for spotting talent, Ancelotti has once again used this skill with Adam Wharton. At just 21 years old, Wharton has managed to establish himself as a player of utmost importance within Crystal Palace. Perfectly controlling the midfield and, therefore, the pace of the matches, the Englishman possesses innate talent.

Despite playing only 981 minutes due to a terrible injury, his performance did not go unnoticed by Ancelotti. Although his contract runs until 2029, Ancelotti has seen in the Englishman the ideal player to replace such a significant loss as Kroos's departure.

Although City and United will be very difficult rivals to overcome, Ancelotti still trusts in succeeding with this signing. Even so, considering Madrid's priorities, the team will also have to decide whether to enter the fight for Wharton's services.

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Real Madrid are aware of the English player's progress | Real Madrid Confidencial

Ancelotti's Favorite

With extensive experience and authority in this sport, Carlo Ancelotti knows that Wharton is a player worth fighting for. Despite the interest from City and United, Wharton could be tempted to be coached by a manager as historic as Ancelotti.

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