Jurgen Klopp has identified Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as essential for Real Madrid’s midfield rebuild, insisting the £87m deal must be completed. Kylian Mbappe has reportedly been informed first about the club’s managerial succession plans following Alvaro Arbeloa’s struggles. According to Football365.com.
Klopp targets £87m Wharton signing as Mbappe learns of Madrid managerial shake-up
Florentino Perez has personally informed Kylian Mbappe about Real Madrid’s managerial plans, with the French superstar becoming the first to find out who will replace current boss Alvaro Arbeloa. Reports in Spain suggest Mbappe knows firsthand that Alvaro Arbeloa will not continue at Real Madrid next season.
The Real Madrid president believes former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would be able to restore the fans’ enthusiasm following recent disappointing results. Arbeloa has overseen consecutive La Liga defeats that have seen Madrid drop four points behind arch-rivals Barcelona in the title race.
Klopp’s strong character and personality make him ideal for restoring discipline to a dressing room where players currently hold the power, according to Spanish reports. The German’s commitment to high pressing and quick counter-attacks would provide the attractive and exciting style Perez seeks for supporters.
The former Borussia Dortmund boss has already identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as crucial for his midfield reconstruction plans, insisting the €100m (£87m) transfer must be completed. Klopp believes there is a brain missing in the engine room at the Bernabeu that Wharton could fill.
Wharton fits the profile the German manager is looking for due to his ability to receive the ball under pressure and distribute accurately while maintaining defensive balance. Real Madrid have serious problems when it comes to building their attacks, making the English midfielder’s skillset particularly valuable for Klopp’s tactical vision.
