Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on the development of Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton this season, sources have confirmed. 90 minutes.
The 19-year-old has established himself as a key part of John Dahl Thomasson’s Blackburn side since breaking into the first team last season, making 39 appearances in 2022/23 and 2023/24 so far. He is participating.
Wharton most notably played the full 90 minutes in Blackburn’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup last month, during which Rovers struggled against a Blues team that was almost at full strength.
He is currently regarded as one of the best young players in the Championship and his performances have attracted the attention of top-tier clubs.
90 minutes We understand that Tottenham have been watching Wharton’s recent progress closely and keenly, but they are not the only ones with an interest. Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle United are all long-term fans of the teenager.
Tottenham have a good relationship with Blackburn after they signed Wharton’s former teammate Ashley Phillips from the Lancashire side during the summer transfer window. The 18-year-old centre-back is yet to feature in a top-flight game for Spurs, but has performed well at Under-21 level and featured in several of Ange Postecoglou’s matchday squads.
Phillips was expected to be given a chance to prove his worth in the first team amid Tottenham’s injury and suspension crisis before he injured his ankle on England Under-19 duty this month.
Tottenham have been making a conscious effort to sign young players recently. In addition to Phillips, he also secured the signing of 20-year-old Argentine youth international Alejo Velis in the summer, and has agreed to sign 16-year-old Luka Vusković from Hajduk Split when he turns 18. ing.