Formal talks soon: Real Madrid rival Chelsea for potential €100m transfer

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to open formal talks over a January transfer window move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The talented young England international has impressed in the Premier League and it has long looked like he’ll earn himself a move to a bigger club at some point. Wharton is known to be on Chelsea’s radar as they look for that kind of profile, but now it seems Real Madrid are also stepping up their interest, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes .