Crystal Palace has completed the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Adam Wharton from Blackburn Rovers in a deal worth an initial £18 million, potentially rising to £22.5 million with add-ons. The transfer, which is a club record for Blackburn, sees Wharton joining on a long-term contract for five-and-a-half years. Wharton, who is considered one of the most exciting young talents in the Championship, had his medical tests booked and completed his medical in London today. He signed the contract, making the move official on deadline day. His debut for Crystal Palace came as a substitute when captain Guehi was injured during a match against Brighton.
Debut for Palace's new signing Adam Wharton, 19, from Blackburn as captain Guehi goes off injured, 1-0 (28). #BHAFC #BHACRY
Chance for a second, Buonanotte's header from Joao Pedro's inviting left-wing cross is straight at Henderson, 1-0 (24). #BHAFC #BHACRY
Brighton were 2-0 down after three minutes at Luton, 1-0 up after three minutes against Palace, Dunk ending a league drought for the team spanning 4 hours and 48 minutes. #BHAFC #BHACRY
Munoz with an important tackle to prevent a huge Brighton chance to make it 2-0. Poor pass from him in the first place but he gets back to dispossess Joao Pedro
Another dreadful dreadful start for Palace. Inside three minutes and they're behind at Brighton to a header from a corner. Could not be any worse. #CPFC
DDUUUNNNNKKKK 1-0 #BHAFC #BHACRY
Adam Wharton seals £18.5m move to Crystal Palace from Blackburn https://t.co/9EdAnygIAi
Adam Wharton has joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn on a five-and-a-half-year contract - catch up on all of today's transfers here 👇 https://t.co/7zuH0GkQbk
Once again Palace sign one the finest young talents in the Championship Adam Wharton likely an excellent signing in the medium to long term & could make an impact early on A tidy midfielder, incisive passer with poise & composure who is tenacious #CPFC https://t.co/UPmlrRYzr4
🔵🔴🦅 Official, confirmed. Adam Wharton joins Crystal Palace on £22m deal from Blackburn. https://t.co/QarlpeSWNA
BREAKING: Crystal Palace sign Adam Wharton from Blackburn for £22m 💰 https://t.co/sd8NsJu6k1
Adam Wharton has joined Crystal Palace from Blackburn in a club record deal for the Championship side. #BBCFootball #DeadlineDay https://t.co/0iOP0HLYO8
Crystal Palace seal £22.5m Adam Wharton transfer as he leaves Blackburn on deadline day in record deal https://t.co/MyBW0ygquy https://t.co/0ExUvOeGjP
🚨🔴🔵 Adam Wharton has just signed the contract and he can be considered new Crystal Palace player! Here we go, confirmed. 🦅 £22m deal in place since Tuesday with Blackburn. https://t.co/CLfpoPieOR
🚨🔴🔵 Crystal Palace are preparing contracts for Adam Wharton deal to be signed and announced. Medical completed today in London. 🦅 https://t.co/TOV1V0an8e
Adam Wharton is continuing his medical with Crystal Palace this morning ahead of a move from Blackburn 🔵🔴 https://t.co/oqhMHgQSk0
Blackburn is finalizing a deal to sell Adam Wharton to Crystal Palace for $22m, per @FabrizioRomano, which will certainly aid in their pursuit of Duncan McGuire. Let's see how badly they want him. https://t.co/QorQx5DiMy
🔴🔵 Adam Wharton, in London ready to complete medical as new Crystal Palace player in the next 24h. £22m deal agreed with Blackburn and top talent set to join #CPFC as reported earlier today. https://t.co/P0weYkMyMq
Crystal Palace have agreed a deal to sign Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton 🤝 The fee is an initial £18m which could rise to £22m with add-ons 💰 https://t.co/Zw6ENDCHBS
BREAKING: Crystal Palace are close to agreeing a deal with Blackburn to sign Adam Wharton ⏳ https://t.co/Atk1Otxdfx
🚨 Crystal Palace reach agreement with Blackburn Rovers to sign Adam Wharton. Deal for 19yo midfielder worth ~£22m including add-ons. Travelling to London today ahead of medical. Details need to be finalised on long-term contract @TheAthleticFC #CPFC #BRFC https://t.co/adgeU44Yug
Crystal Palace are closing in on a transfer for Blackburn Rovers star Adam Wharton #Rovers | #CPFC https://t.co/SyV4cLBCay https://t.co/SyV4cLBCay
Plenty of reports linking Adam Wharton with a move from Blackburn Rovers to Crystal Palace - no denying that he's one of the most exciting young players in the Championship with huge potential. Profile on what makes him so good (from July) @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/mXDlTMdhXS
🚨🔴🔵 Crystal Palace are closing in on deal to sign talented midfielder Adam Wharton from Blackburn. Medical tests will take place today in London, already booked — as per @AndyBayes. Fee will be in excess of £20m. Here we go, soon 🦅 https://t.co/6JSkbeIs5x