Liverpool backed to beat Tottenham to signing ‘better all-round player than Maddison’
Daniel Levy appears to have discovered a new willingness to spend money at Tottenham this summer.
The Lilywhites chief has gained a reputation for being fairly tight with the club’s coffers over the years, but that seems destined to change as they transition into the Thomas Frank era.
Spurs have already completed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55million, and several more big-money stars are being linked with a switch to N17.
Spurs to lose out to Liverpool in future Wharton decision
Adam Wharton is another high-profile player who has been tipped to join Spurs this summer, but he is now understood to have decided to stay at Crystal Palace for next season.
The 21-year-old has already earned senior international honours for England, and has had several of the Premier League’s biggest clubs chasing him at various stages in the last couple of seasons.
Tottenham and Liverpool had been the main suitors for Wharton this summer, and it is unlikely that their interest in the midfielder will fade by the time their next opportunity to sign him comes around.
Ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Wharton would improve upon the likes of James Maddison, but he also feels that Liverpool will hold the edge in any future decision from the youngster.
“Liverpool are certainly on the horizon for him (Wharton), as are Tottenham,” King said.
“I’ve liked him ever since he got in the team at Crystal Palace. I think he’s a very influential midfielder.
“He’s a better all-round player than Maddison. Maddison is obviously very clever with his free kicks, but Wharton has got a great engine, and he’ll run all day.
“I think he’s made the right decision to stay at Palace for another year, as it’s not going to alter anything.
“If it ever came to a straight choice between Liverpool and Spurs, I think he’d go to Liverpool.”
Tottenham need to keep Wharton in mind
Levy and Co. may have missed out on Wharton for the time being, but they need to ensure they continue to track his progress with a view to making a move later down the line.
The former Blackburn starlet has established himself as one of the country’s brightest young prospects, and there will be no shortage of interest in him as he continues to develop as a player.
Liverpool’s recent success would surely hand them the edge over Spurs at present, but if Frank can turn their fortunes around next term, it could see them gain a greater chance of landing the Palace star in the future.
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