In a recent report by The Athletic, it has been disclosed that Blackburn Rovers turned down a substantial £18.5 million offer from Crystal Palace for the highly touted talent Adam Wharton.

Wharton has been creating a buzz with his stellar performances in the Championship this season, prompting widespread speculation that Tottenham might shift their focus to the teenager if their pursuit of Conor Gallagher falls through (SportsLens).

On The Spurs Chat Podcast last week, Ben Jacobs revealed that, while Wharton is on Tottenham’s radar, Crystal Palace is currently leading the race to secure the 19-year-old’s services.

Recent reports from TEAMtalk suggested that it’s not only Palace in contention for the midfielder, as Newcastle and Everton are also allegedly circling around the promising player.

The latest update from The Athletic confirms that Crystal Palace initiated the bidding with an £18.5 million offer for Wharton. However, Blackburn swiftly rejected the proposal, emphasizing their desire for a higher fee and a loan-back arrangement that would keep the midfielder at Ewood Park until the season’s end.

It remains unclear if Palace will return with an improved offer for the talented youngster, with the reported terms not aligning with Blackburn’s preferences. Stay tuned for further developments on this breaking transfer saga.