The battle to sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton is heating up this summer.

The 19-year-old enjoyed an outstanding season for the Ewood Park club, raising his profile.

Per The Sun's Alan Nixon, Newcastle have already made a proposal to sign Wharton.

The Magpies are hoping to secure the central midfielder, but face competition from Everton.

The Toffees see Wharton as a replacement for wantaway star Amadou Onana, who will be sold.

While Newcastle are a Champions League team, Everton would offer regular first team football.