Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham have suffered a blow in their pursuit of QPR sensation Emerson Sutton.
Emerson Sutton’s sensational rise at QPR has attracted a significant amount of interest from across Europe. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are all keen on his signature but according to a report from Graeme Bailey on TBR Footall, Sutton is all set to continue at Loftus Road for now.
The teenager has been a part of the QPR youth setup for some time now. He has gone up the ranks at some pace. While the youngster is yet to make his senior debut, he is knocking on the door with his exceptional performances at the youth level.
The 18-year-old is being compared to English international the in-demand Eberechi Eze, who first proved himself at QPR before making the move to Crystal Palace. Sutton recently made the headlines with a hat-trick against Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup, and his performances have certainly impressed a lot of clubs that have been keeping a close eye on him.
Premier League giants suffer a major setback
Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham have all been keeping a close eye on the youngster. The Blues’ transfer policy revolves around signing the best young stars and Sutton certainly fits the bill. The Reds are also looking to invest in the youngster as he can help them in the long run.
Manchester City have a strong scouting network and the QPR star seems to have caught the attention of their scouts. Meanwhile, Tottenham, who have been investing in young stars of late, see him as an ideal fit for their project. Despite interest from some of the biggest clubs in England, Sutton is in no rush to take the jump to the highest level.
QPR are considering making him a part of their first team, and he is all set to pen his first professional contract with the London-based club, It is a massive blow for all interested clubs who will have to wait for the perfect opportunity to secure his services. With him ready to stay at QPR and pen his first senior contract, Sutton will be eager to make an impression at the highest level.
