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Chelsea are preparing to splash £100 million for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this summer, with the player having a verbal agreement for a move. Meanwhile, their primary winter target remains Alex Scott.

Chelsea are gearing up for a blockbuster transfer, with plans to offer £100 million for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

The anticipated deal is set to take place next summer, as the Blues have been monitoring the young English talent closely and have already made initial inquiries regarding his availability.

Wharton currently holds a gentleman’s agreement with his club, which means Crystal Palace are willing to let him go to a top team, provided he helps them in their ongoing European campaign this season.

The Chelsea hierarchy is eager to invest heavily in the central midfield area come next summer. However, their main target for the upcoming January window remains Bournemouth’s Alex Scott.