vox888 Arsenal are reportedly sending scouts to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a potential replacement for out-of-contract Jorginho. vox888

Football Insider reports that the Gunners are prepared in case the Italian midfielder refuses to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium as a reserve player. 

Not only that, Thomas Partey, the main midfielder, is also entering the final season of his contract, but at this time, talks have not progressed. Looking at the England international midfielder as an option to press the situation to ripen is interesting. 

Although head coach Mikel Arteta’s team has been linked with a number of players in the past, the one with the most potential is the 20-year-old Palace midfielder. 

With his age, potential, size and football sense, the nickname ‘Pirlo of Lancashire’, referring to Italian legend Andrea Pirlo, the player doesn’t need to leave London. 

The player’s current contract runs until June 2029, with the Gunners still assessing the situation from now until the start of 2025 when the market opens. If they see fit to close the deal, they will make a valuation of £ 54.1 million .  

Wharton ‘s preferred position is as a #6 midfielder. He has played 10 matches in all competitions this season, making 1 assist. ( vox888 )