Everton eyeing move for Blackburn young midfielder Adam Wharton
Everton have reportedly entered the race alongside Manchester United and several other clubs in closely tracking the development of Blackburn Rovers’ rising star, Adam Wharton.
Having risen through the ranks of Blackburn’s youth system, the 19-year-old prodigy made his senior debut in August 2022, impressively showcasing his skills in an EFL Cup encounter against Hartlepool. Over the course of the 2022-2023 season, the talented youngster notched up a total of 22 appearances, with 18 of those being in the demanding Championship. Hailing from Blackburn, Wharton demonstrated his potential with 12 starts, contributing a couple of goals and an assist to his team’s efforts.
Wharton’s abilities have also garnered recognition on the international stage, as he represented England’s U19 squad in six matches, displaying his talent and potential. His current market value, as per Transfermarkt.com, stands at a commendable 3.5 million euros.
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Recent reports suggest that prominent clubs have taken notice of Wharton’s promising performances. In fact, it was revealed by TEAMtalk earlier this week that Manchester United had expressed a strong interest in the teenager, having been thoroughly impressed by his displays during the ongoing season. Furthermore, other clubs such as Newcastle United, Brighton, and Wolves have also been linked with a potential move for the young talent.
The increasing demand for the services of this England Under-19 sensation is evident, with Everton now entering the fray to compete for his signature.
Renowned journalist Alan Nixon reported that Everton manager Sean Dyche has deployed scout Steve Davis to closely observe the emerging playmaker in recent weeks. This development highlights the intensified competition among elite clubs eager to secure the burgeoning talent of Adam Wharton for their respective squads.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
