Tottenham’s Jed Spence will face Liverpool. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, they were hoping to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United, but that seems unlikely. Therefore, they decided to switch their attention to the Crystal Palace star.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in signing Wharton and have already held talks with the player’s agent in recent weeks. Manchester United have been monitoring him for quite some time. The 21-year-old is one of the Premier League’s most talented young players and has all the tools to develop into a future star. There is no doubt that he could be an unusual signing for Tottenham.
Roberto De Zerbi is reported to be a huge admirer of the 21-year-old, believing he has the technical ability and composure to control the tempo of games and protect defenders from midfield. He has been hailed as “incredible”.
Crystal Palace do not want to lose a player of his caliber and are likely to demand a premium. It remains to be seen whether Tottenham are prepared to go broke for him.
It could be a difficult move for Tottenham, as Liverpool are interested in signing the player. Liverpool could offer him Champions League football, and they have more ambitious projects. The 21-year-old midfielder could be attracted to the idea of joining them. Liverpool need a specialist defensive midfielder and Wharton would be the ideal investment. He could form a solid partnership with Ryan Gravenbirch, the heart of Liverpool’s midfield.
Manchester United also need more quality in the middle of the park, so it’s no wonder they are keen on the 21-year-old. They are looking to rebuild their midfield this summer and a player like Wharton could be a game-changer for them.
