Oliver Glasner has confirmed Crystal Palace player request to leave the club in shock move that rocked the whole Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace Shaken: Glasner Reveals Adam Wharton’s January Transfer Demand

November 21, 2025 – Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace’s push for European football has hit a major snag after head coach Oliver Glasner confirmed in a tense press conference that midfielder Adam Wharton has submitted a formal transfer request to depart the club in January.

The 21-year-old England international, signed from Blackburn Rovers for £18 million just 18 months ago, has become a cornerstone of Palace’s midfield engine room. With 42 Premier League appearances, three goals, and a reputation for composed passing and tenacity, Wharton’s rapid rise has drawn admiring glances from Europe’s elite. Yet, limited starts amid fierce competition from new signing Mats Wieffer and Cheick Doucouré have fueled his frustration.

Addressing reporters ahead of Saturday’s derby against Brighton, Glasner was forthright, his Austrian accent underscoring the gravity. “Adam is a special player, with vision and fight that define our style,” Glasner stated. “But he approached me two days ago with a clear message: he wants more responsibility, more games, at a club chasing titles. I admire his honesty. We’ve supported his growth, but if January brings the right opportunity, we won’t block it. Until then, he trains and plays like the leader he is.”

Wharton’s discontent reportedly stems from Palace’s stalled contract talks and whispers of unfulfilled promises on squad investment. Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are rumored suitors, with United viewing him as a long-term Casemiro successor. Palace could command £40-45 million, a handsome profit that might fund Glasner’s winter wishlist, including a versatile forward.

The news lands amid Palace’s solid ninth-place standing, buoyed by four wins in seven. However, Wharton’s potential exit echoes the summer sale of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, testing Glasner’s squad depth and recruitment nous.”

We’ve built resilience here,” Glasner insisted. “This is a challenge, not a crisis. January is for evolution—sell smart, buy smarter.”

Fans, already vocal about perceived frugality from owners Steve Parish and John Textor, erupted online. #KeepWharton surged to the top of local trends, with one supporter lamenting: “Adam’s our future—don’t let him slip like Eze!” Others urged realism: “Bank the cash, back Oliver properly.”As the transfer winter chills Selhurst Park, Glasner must rally his troops. Wharton’s plea could ignite a squad refresh or fracture fragile momentum—Palace’s fate hangs in the January balance.