‘Spurs are well aware’ – Journalist provides update on ‘bargain’ Championship starlet
Ben Jacobs has said that while Tottenham Hotspur are following Adam Wharton’s situation closely, it is Crystal Palace who are showing more concrete interest in the Blackburn Rovers starlet.
Wharton first caught the eye when he broke into Blackburn’s first team last season and the youngster has continued developing impressively since and is now one of the first names in Jon Dahl Tomasson’s teamsheet.
The 19-year-old, who operates primarily as a number-six but can also play further forward, has been turning a lot of heads, with reports over the last couple of months indicating that Tottenham are one of several Premier League clubs to have scouted the youngster this season (90min).
Last week, Football Insider claimed that Blackburn have no intention of letting the teenager leave mid-season but a bid of around £15m may be enough to land the player next summer.
Tottenham may escalate interest in Adam Wharton
Jacobs has now said that as things stand, Spurs are not leading the race for Wharton but he suggested that the Lilywhites might decide to act if they see other clubs pushing ahead with a move for the midfielder.
The journalist said on The Spurs Chat Podcast: “With Wharton, I’m still told that Palace are more aggressive at this point. I know that Spurs are well aware of Wharton and the fact that it’s maybe a bargain fee.
“It would certainly be under £20m and some say it’s as low as £10m, but I think it may be somewhere in the middle. Tottenham may have to escalate if Everton or Palace decide to move.”
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Even if Tottenham make a move for Wharton, he will likely not be the Hojbjerg replacement that Postecoglou wants. The club probably view the 19-year-old as one for the future and might even consider loaning him back to Ewood Park until next summer.
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