{"id":419494,"date":"2026-01-17T17:11:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T17:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/419494\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T17:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T17:11:10","slug":"tottenham-eyeing-move-to-sign-crystal-palace-star-adam-wharton-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/419494\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham Eyeing Move to Sign Crystal Palace Star Adam Wharton in January"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur could step up their long-standing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this month, journalist Dean Jones has suggested.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tag\/tottenham-hotspur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The north London side<\/a> are looking to improve Thomas Frank\u2019s squad with new signings in January and have already concluded a deal for Conor Gallagher\u2019s arrival from Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>With Brazilian left-back Souza expected to join next, Spurs show no signs of slowing down and could reportedly look to advance their interest in Wharton before the market shuts.<\/p>\n<p>Wharton has been linked with several Premier League clubs in recent weeks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/manchester-united-preparing-87m-bid-adam-wharton-transfer-amorim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">including Manchester United<\/a>, who are also long-term admirers.<\/p>\n<p>                        Tottenham to Step Up Adam Wharton Interest?<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adam Wharton\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-25-sep-2025-10-20-am-927.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-25-sep-2025-10-20-am-927.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jones, writing on X, revealed that Tottenham \u2018have been planning to lead the chase\u2019 for Wharton since last year and could look to step up their interest in the final two weeks of the winter window.<\/p>\n<p>After joining Palace from Blackburn Rovers in February 2024, Wharton has emerged as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en\/lists\/man-utd-sent-message-over-adam-wharton-interest-crystal-palace-chief-champions-league-admission\/blt3acdeff497a1c5b3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018one of the best midfielders in the Premier League\u2019<\/a> during his time at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/c8001n0054do\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">&#8216;incredible&#8217;<\/a> England international has been instrumental for Palace under manager Oliver Glasner, helping the Eagles lift the FA Cup and Community Shield last year.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old has made 19 league appearances for Palace this season, missing only two games, and has provided two assists in wins over Wolves and Fulham.<\/p>\n<p>                        Tottenham Eyeing a New Forward<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas Frank\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768669869_698_2025-12-20t193857z_776619766_up1elck1ikvts_rtrmadp_3_soccer-england-tot-liv-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768669869_698_2025-12-20t193857z_776619766_up1elck1ikvts_rtrmadp_3_soccer-england-tot-liv-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Amid their long-standing admiration for Wharton, Tottenham are believed to be eyeing a new forward this month to boost Frank\u2019s depleted options in attack.<\/p>\n<p>As journalist George Sessions revealed on GIVEMESPORT\u2019s Market Madness podcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tottenham-planned-savinho-move-before-injury-january-man-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Lilywhites remain on the lookout for opportunities to add a new wide forward<\/a> to the squad after missing out on Antoine Semenyo, who joined Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham were reportedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tottenham-planned-savinho-move-before-injury-january-man-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">looking to resume their interest in Man City ace Savinho<\/a> before the Brazilian suffered an injury on New Year\u2019s Day that has sidelined him for several weeks.<\/p>\n<p>                        Club President Confirms Tottenham Deal<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Souza Santos\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-06-jan-2026-02-10-pm-4610.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mixcollage-06-jan-2026-02-10-pm-4610.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Santos president Marcelo Teixeira has confirmed Souza is joining Tottenham following a \u00a313m agreement between the clubs.<\/p>\n<p>The 19-year-old defender is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tottenham-president-confirms-souza-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">expected to become Spurs\u2019 second signing of the January window<\/a> and will provide cover at left-back in Destiny Udogie\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n<p>        <img width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas Frank\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768669870_487_2025-12-02t201855z_1923382463_up1elc21kfiig_rtrmadp_3_soccer-england-new-tot-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768669870_487_2025-12-02t201855z_1923382463_up1elc21kfiig_rtrmadp_3_soccer-england-new-tot-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    Related<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tottenham-alasdair-gold-update-maghnes-akliouche-january\/\" title=\"Alasdair Gold Shares Update on Tottenham Signing \u00a350m Forward in January\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tAlasdair Gold Shares Update on Tottenham Signing \u00a350m Forward in January<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Monaco are looking at potential replacements for Tottenham Hotspur summer target Maghnes Akliouche.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tottenham Hotspur could step up their long-standing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this month, journalist 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