Chelsea weighing up a move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton
Chelsea are pondering a move for Championship player Adam Wharton, who has been linked to Premier League clubs. According to the Sun, (h/t Metro), Chelsea will join other clubs in the race for Wharton.
Wharton has been a revelation for Blackburn Rovers this season and has enjoyed a breakthrough with the first team. His performance has caught the attention of many Premier League giants.
The youngster has two goals and three assists in the league so far. The midfielder was also fared against Chelsea, and the club’s sporting director, Paul Winstanley, was in the stand to watch the player in action.
It’s safe to say that the 19-year-old impressed the club’s sporting director, and now the club is weighing a move for the talented midfielder. The Championship are aware of the Premier League club’s interest and are holding out for a bid of around £25 million; they have already rebuffed an approach from Crystal Palace of £18.5 million.
The Blues will think about his signing as they have recalled Andrey Santos and Cesare Casadei and will have to make space as they already have many midfield options.
However, Wharton will contribute a great deal of quantity, and his talent is visible. Even though he is just 19 years old, he already has many characteristics, and he maintains perfect poise under pressure. Whether he controls the ball in front of the defenders or lifting it in the final third, he is a fantastic player between the lines.
He has good ball control in confined places and maintains composure under pressure. He is a strong runner with extremely excellent calm in deeper periods of play, especially for a player his age.
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The Blues, who need someone to manipulate the possession in the middle of the pitch, will benefit greatly from his acquisition. He can play as a free-ad or in a double pivot, and he will be a fantastic asset to our project. Due to his ability to play at both ends of the field and his two feet, he is an extremely versatile player.