Blackburn Rovers have rejected an offer from Crystal Palace for Adam Wharton.

The Sun says Rovers have turned down an £18.5m offer from Palace for the midfielder.

Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson said: “There's been an offer and the club has said no, which I like.

“He's a great lad, I remember last year sitting at home with his parents drinking tea to discuss his development.

"Now he's a first-team player and I believe he'll be an England player."

Palace are eager to get Wharton through the doors this week as they seek to move away from the dropzone.