If Nico G goes with Bernie, and considering the uncertainty around Rodri and given his age and injuries...
Wharton and Anderson would be a very smart double signing, profiles of a 6 and 8, young, English, huge potential, no brainer to go all out. It'd be expensive, but worth it in the long term.
Real Madrid have been linked with Rodri and Florentino Perez won't accept the 2 year trophy less season since he lost Kroos. It makes sense for them to pay us for his 1 year left and fight proper next season.
Wharton future proofs us in this regards.
I still think defensively he has room to improve, but he is also so insanely young that I'd back him to develop better in this regard.