Real Madrid watching Palace’s Wharton – Tuesday’s gossip

Real Madrid are watching Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, Liverpool to face Joshua Kimmich competition and Bart Verbruggen on Chelsea’s radar.

Real Madrid scouts have checked on England midfielder Adam Wharton since the 21-year-old’s return to first-team action at Crystal Palace. (Mail), external

Inter Milan are emerging as strong rivals to Liverpool for the signing of Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich as the 30-year-old enters the last few months of his contract with Bayern Munich. (Teamtalk), external

Brighton’s Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 22, is on Chelsea’s radar for a potential summer move. (GiveMeSport), external

Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, and the 21-year-old Slovenia striker has a release clause that can be activated this summer, which is set to be worth 80m euros (£66m). (Sky Sport Germany), external

Brighton’s Brazil striker Joao Pedro, 23, wants to join Liverpool this summer. (Football Insider)