Crystal Palace don make their stance clear for Adam Wharton, the English midfielder wey clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham dey eye.
According to The Athletic, Palace only ready to sell Wharton if dem pay ‘hefty fee.’ The club go use Nottingham Forest likely sale of Elliot Anderson as yardstick.
Wharton no go attract offers as high as Anderson, wey dey linked with Manchester City. City latest proposal na £106m plus £15m add-ons, per Ben Jacobs.
But Palace want club record fee for Wharton. If dem base am on Anderson potential sale, e fit be around £80m.
Wharton worth am, given im potential, age, Premier League experience, and ability. He play key role for last season UEFA Conference League triumph.
The 22-year-old appear 53 times across competitions, score one goal and provide seven assists.
Liverpool reportedly don hold discussions with Wharton camp since early May. Tottenham recently set dia sights on the Eagles star, though Wharton reportedly want join Champions League club.
If Palace sell Wharton, e dey crucial to replace am with similar talent. Hayden Hackney fit be the one, as he expected to move this summer.
Eagles dey for Hackney race, but Everton be frontrunners. Hackney no be the only midfielder wey dey linked with South London outfit.
Ideally, Wharton spend one more season at Palace and help Pierre Sage make successful start to im reign. Sage go dey keen to coach one of English football most talented players.
