Howe sees him complimenting Bruno: Newcastle enter race to sign “outstanding” £60m England int’L
The rhythm of the football season is already shifting from the frantic energy of the transfer window to the focused preparation for the matches ahead.
For Newcastle United, the recent international break offered a welcome pause, a chance for manager Eddie Howe to integrate his new signings and solidify his tactics after a summer that was anything but quiet.
The departure of Alexander Isak to Liverpool was a saga that dominated headlines and sparked strong feelings, but as defender Dan Burn recently stated, the squad is now ready to move forward, united and focused on the players who are fully committed to the club’s project.
With the window closed, attention is already turning to future opportunities to strengthen, and the club’s ambition shows no signs of slowing down.
Reports have already linked them with a move for Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian, and now a new, exciting name has emerged on the radar.
According to sources, Newcastle have joined the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, a player who has rapidly developed into one of the most admired young talents in the Premier League.
The 21-year-old England international has been a revelation since his move from Blackburn Rovers, becoming a pivotal figure in the center of the park for Palace.
His performances were instrumental in their surprising FA Cup triumph last season, and he has carried that exceptional form into the new campaign.
Wharton operates primarily as a deep-lying playmaker, a role that requires a rare blend of defensive intelligence and creative passing.
He is the type of player who controls the tempo of a game, breaking up opposition play before initiating attacks with incisive, forward-thinking distribution.
It is this specific skill set that has reportedly made him a prime target for Eddie Howe. The manager is said to view Wharton as “an ideal fit to complement” the brilliance of Bruno Guimarães.
The Brazilian is the undisputed heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield, a world-class talent who drives the team forward.
The idea of pairing him with a disciplined, technically gifted holder like Wharton is a tantalizing prospect, creating a balanced and formidable midfield partnership that could dominate games for years to come.
Of course, securing his signature will be incredibly challenging. Crystal Palace value their prized asset at around £60 million and have already shown their resolve by rejecting advances from Manchester United during the summer.
Furthermore, they are under no pressure to sell, especially in the January window. Liverpool is also said to be monitoring the situation, setting the stage for a potential bidding war between some of the league’s heavyweights.
A move this January seems unlikely, but Newcastle’s interest is a clear signal of their long-term strategy. The club is determined to build a squad capable of consistent Champions League football, and that means identifying and pursuing the best young British talent.
Adam Wharton fits that profile perfectly. For now, the focus remains on the current squad and integrating new faces like Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade. But behind the scenes, the work for the next window has already begun, and the ambition is clearer than ever.