Blackburn Rovers’ Adam Wharton continues to attract the attention of some of the big top-flight clubs ahead of a possible January approach.
According to 90 Min, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham are among the many teams keeping constant tabs on Adam Wharton. The 19-year-old midfielder from Blackburn Rovers has made a telling impression on some top-flight sides, with a January approach likely on the cards.
Signing young players has always been on the agenda of top Premier League sides. Emerging stars considered almost ready for first-team action in the Premier League are often rare, but when they come about, the amount of interest in those tells a story of its own.
Blackburn Rovers’ 19-year-old midfielder Adam Wharton is one such star on the rise, as he continues to attract massive interest from Premier League sides. Since making his breakthrough into Jon Dahl Tommasson’s side, he has made 39 appearances for the side and is now an established first-team star.
Premier League sides like Newcastle United and Everton were keen during the summer but had other priorities. Many other clubs are already considering approaches during the January window, as Blackburn have a big fight on their hands to keep hold of the 19-year-old midfielder.
Newcastle United were thinking about an offer, but so far, things may have gone quite a bit on that front. That has not stopped other clubs from showing interest, with the report pointing towards Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham being in the mix for Wharton.
Manchester United and Liverpool are always looking for young talents that could come close to their first-team squads. The Merseysiders, in particular, have found some brilliant players in a younger age group that have graced their first team in recent years.
Manchester United are steadily improving on this front, and trying to find a new route for the future under Erik Ten Hag. Midfield has been their Achilles heel over the last few years, and the Dutch manager would like to invest in young stars for the future. He might already see Wharton as a long-term partner for Kobee Mainoo.
Meanwhile, the report points towards Tottenham as the main contender for Wharton’s signature. They cite Spurs’ recent good relations with Blackburn after the transfer of defender Ashley Phillips as key in any future deal for players like the 19-year-old midfielder.
Spurs are also open to bringing in young stars for the future and will look at the idea of Wharton as a good prospect. The midfielder’s immense experience at a very young age makes him one of the promising players from the Championship, which could see many more Premier League sides keeping tabs ahead of January.
