Tottenham in battle with Arsenal and Liverpool to sign Wharton
Tottenham Hotspur is reported to be in a battle with Arsenal and Liverpool on an agreement to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, according to the Spanish media Transfers.
Having moved from Blackburn Rovers to Selhurst Park last winter, the 20-year-old was quick to adapt to his new surroundings and quickly demonstrated his qualities in the first division last season, helping his team finish in mid-table.
Although the Eagles have had a disappointing start to this campaign, the youngster has shown his qualities and has started to attract the attention of some big Premier League clubs as a result.
According to the report of TransfersAfter the departure of Oliver Skipp and Piere-Emile Hojbejrg, Tottenham are considering signing a new midfielder next year.
They have expressed interest in Wharton and have been closely monitoring its development before making a potential investment.
Battle
The midfielder, valued at around £25 million per Transfer marketHe still has four and a half years left on his current contract, so Crystal Palace are expected to demand a large sum to let their star man leave in 2025.
The Spanish outlet claims that after letting Fabinho leave the club last year, Liverpool are planning to buy a new midfielder and are considering Wharton.
Furthermore, Arsenal are also in this race as they are exploring the market to buy a new option as a possible long-term replacement for Jorginho and Thomas Partey.
The report further states that manchester united They are also preparing a bet on Wharton as they look for options to replace casemiro after its recent decline.
Wharton is a deep playmaker, but is also comfortable playing in a box-to-box role. He is technically sound, can make passes between the lines, has the ability to dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, works hard out of possession and also has an eye for long-distance passes.
The Englishman is a very talented player and is expected to become a top-level player in the future. Therefore, it would be a big coup for Liverpool, Tottenham or Arsenal for the long-term future if any of those clubs were to acquire him.
