Manchester City are believed to have tagged Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a long-term target for the club with the new England international winning over important figures at the Etihad.
Wharton has made a rapid rise in esteem thanks to a stellar first few months in the Premier League after he joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn Rovers in January.
Wharton s rise
Crystal Palace secured his services for an initial fee of £18m but that could balloon up to £22m if certain criteria are met.
Conservative estimates of Wharton s current market value would suggest that the midfielder is worth at least £25m. However, given that Crystal Palace have him under contract until 2029 and he is set to take part in the Euros this summer, Manchester City would b…