Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Chelsea eye Wharton as Enzo future and £100m fee loom
Chelsea may have a secret weapon in the race for Adam Wharton: the number 20 shirt.
A. Wharton
player
Player
Adam Wharton
Current club
Crystal Palace
Reported fee
£100m
What happened. Chelsea are long admirers of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, but a deal could hinge on Enzo Fernandez's departure and may cost around £100m.
- Wharton's contract at Selhurst Park expires in June 2029.
- Joao Pedro vacated the number 20 shirt at Chelsea, now available for Wharton.
- It's unclear if Chelsea will bid or if Wharton is available this late in the window.
With the number 20 free, Chelsea could tempt Wharton, but the £100m price tag remains a hurdle.
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