West Ham United transfer news Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton wanted – ExWHUemployee
West Ham United are keeping an eye on the Sky Bet Championship market this summer, and have a particular interest in Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton, according to ExWHUemployee.
Wharton has undergone an impressive breakout season and has “caught the eye” for Rovers, featuring in 18 Championship games, scoring two goals and registering one assist.
The Daily Mail claimed on 8 May that Newcastle, Tottenham, Arsenal, Leicester and the Hammers have all been in attendance at Ewood Park in recent weeks to scout the 18-year-old sensation.
And reliable West Ham United insider Ex [12 May] speaking on The West Ham Way podcast has revealed the Hammers are keeping an eye on players in the Championship to boost their squad next season.
He said: “We are certainly looking at players in the Championship.
“One to keep an eye on is Wharton of Blackburn Rovers, who has very much impressed this season.”
Outstanding talent
The midfielder is a classy operator and got on the scoresheet during Rovers’ final day clash with an excellent finish from outside the box.
West Ham United shopping in the Championship market is certainly a tremendous recruitment policy in order to boost the homegrown quota of the squad and give players a chance to impress at such a prestigious Premier League outfit, and a deal for Wharton makes ideal sense.
The Rovers teen is strong in the defensive aspect of his game having won 21 tackles from 32 players challenged so far this season but is also a threat in the final third, having posted seven goal contributions across all competitions since the start of the term.
With the Hammers resigned to losing Declan Rice this summer, they could very well be looking a long-term solution and mould Wharton into the player Rice is right now. The 18-year-old also impressively averages 3.24 shot-creating actions per second-tier game which is higher than any other player at Blackburn, via FBRef.
Hailed as an “outstanding talent” by journalist Josh Bunting, the England Under-19 international would add wonderful versatility to East London having operated in various positions since bursting onto the scene at Ewood Park, so he is an extremely exciting prospect for the future and one West Ham United must exploit.