Crystal Palace have an agreement worth £22 million with Blackburn Rovers for the transfer of 19-year-old midfield sensation Adam Wharton.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Adam Wharton is all set to complete a move to Crystal Palace before the end of the transfer deadline day. The teenager has been on the radar of the Eagles for a while now, and they have managed to strike a deal with Blackburn Rovers for his services.
Who is Adam Wharton?
Wharton has been at Blackburn since his childhood days. He came up the ranks at some pace and made it to their first team in the summer of 2022. The teenager has not looked back since and has gone from strength to strength over the past 18 months.
The 19-year-old has featured in a total of 51 matches for the Championship club and has even contributed towards nine goals. He has been in sensational form since the start of the 2023/24 season. The English youth international has featured in 29 matches and has contributed towards five goals.
The youngster has featured in four different roles in the centre of the park. His versatility and his huge potential as well as his consistent performances have attracted a lot of attention from across Europe. Multiple clubs from the English top flight are keen on having him in their ranks.
Crystal Palace Set to Sign Adam Wharton
It seems Crystal Palace have managed to win the race for his services. The Eagles are just six points above the drop zone. They need to ensure they have a good second half to stay in the Premier League, and reinforcements will surely help their cause.
Cheick Doucoure’s injury has been a huge blow for the Eagles, and they needed to ensure they have enough depth in their ranks. As a result, they were keen on having Wharton in their ranks. Palace have been in negotiations with Blackburn for a while, and they even feared a potential hijack by Newcastle United.
Despite all odds, they have managed to strike a deal with the Championship club. The two clubs have agreed on a transfer worth £22 million. The deal has been in place since Tuesday and according to Romano, the player has signed his contract with the Eagles. As a result, we should have an official confirmation within the next few hours.
