Crystal Palace and West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing the Sunderland winger Jack Clarke.
The 23-year-old has been outstanding in the Championship for the Black Cats and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League clubs. According to Football Insider, Sunderland value the player between £15-20 million.
Both clubs have registered an interest in signing the 23-year-old and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually.
Crystal Palace could certainly use more quality in the wide areas and Clark will add pace, flair and goals to their attack. He could be the ideal long-term replacement for Wilfried Zaha who left the club at the start of the season.
It will be interesting to see if the Eagles can beat the competition from their rivals and secure the signature of Clarke in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, West Ham United improved their squad after the sale of Declan Rice earlier this summer. They have signed quality players like James Ward-Prowse and Mohammed Kudus to add more creativity and goals to their side.
However, they could certainly use more quality in the final third and the Sunderland winger would be a solid, long-term acquisition for them.
Clarke been in outstanding form in the Championship and he will be attracted to the idea of playing in the Premier League if there is an opportunity ahead of him. He has previously struggled with a move to Tottenham Hotspur and he will be determined to prove himself in the English top flight.
The 23-year-old has 12 goals in the Championship this season and he is likely to improve with coaching and experience. He is still quite young and the transfer could prove to be a solid, long-term investment.
Both West Ham and Crystal Palace have the financial muscle to pay the reported asking price and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with a concrete proposal to sign him in the coming weeks.
If Clarke manages to adapt to the Premier League and fulfil his potential with Crystal Palace or West Ham, the reported valuation could look like a major bargain.
