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Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton clarified his intentions regarding his future during Wednesday's training session, with Sky Sports present at the Eagles' preparation facility.
Despite focusing on their UEFA Conference League playoff against Frederkstad, the club cannot sidestep transfer rumors and enquiries. With mere days left in the transfer window, Palace confronts the possibility of losing two crucial players.
Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi remain potential targets for Tottenham and Liverpool, respectively, as the month draws to a close, following their instrumental roles in securing Palace's European qualification. Speculation has also surrounded figures such as Wharton and Jean-Phillipe Mateta as they continue establishing their credentials after FA Cup success.
Wharton was linked with Liverpool during a previous transfer window, although there's nothing to suggest the Reds will swoop for him this time around. Liverpool's transfer priority is signing a center-back like Guehi.
During the public portion of their session, Oliver Glasner's squad couldn't dodge transfer discussions in a tangible manner. Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill positioned himself on the touchline whilst a studio presenter set the context.
"This is prime Sky Sports News, prime Gary Cotterill," the studio anchor remarked.
"He's within arm's length of Eberechi Eze, and Adam Wharton, you can ask him about his future while he's there, and Jean-Phillipe Mateta."
Speaking loudly enough for neighboring players to overhear, Cotterill responded: "I'm not going to ask Adam Wharton about his future, no."
Eze was the first to glance up, casting a disapproving look toward the camera before Wharton responded in kind.
The ex-Blackburn star, after a brief exchange with Mateta, turned to the camera and adjusted his STATSports Vest, seemingly attempting to display the Crystal Palace badge on his training gear.
However, Eze and Guehi might not be as enthusiastic, given their futures are yet to be decided. Both are expected to play in Thursday's match against Fredrikstad.
Negotiations between Tottenham and Palace over a transfer fee for Eze have yet to reach a conclusion.
Eze is reportedly open to the idea of relocating across London but is waiting for progress. Oliver Glasner maintains that both players remain dedicated to his cause.
"Most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow because of all the rumors," Glasner said in his press conference. "But they are committed here and they will play a crucial part."
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