Crystal Palace are among the three Premier League clubs chasing highly-rated Wolves defender Dion Sanderson, according to reports.
Sanderson is enjoying a great season on loan with Sunderland in League One.
He’s cemented his place as a first-team regular in recent months, attracting interest from the Premier League in the process.
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According to the Daily Mail, Crystal Palace will compete with Brighton and Sheffield United for Sanderson’s signature.
The three sides have all been impressed by his displays in the third tier since December.
Sanderson has been a rock at centre-back for Sunderland, helping them to go on a six-match unbeaten run.
That run includes four clean sheets.
The report states that Sunderland are hoping to sign the promising 21-year-old permanently, although they could be beaten if the Prem clubs start to bid.
Wolves see Sanderson as a good player for the future but he is unlikely to replace their current centre-back options.
Nuno Espirito Santo can already rely on Conor Coady, Willy Boly and Romain Saiss.
With Sanderson’s contract set to expire in 2022, Wolves will listen to offers for the player this summer.
Crystal Palace are eager to sign him as a long-term successor to Gary Cahill.
The 35-year-old remains a good top flight defender but is entering the twilight years of his career.
Palace’s defensive frailties were also shown in Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Spurs, potentially forcing them to enter the transfer market.
Brighton look set to rival Palace for the signing of Sanderson.
They already have strong options at centre-back including Ben White and skipper Lewis Dunk.
However, the Seagulls are preparing for more interest in White this summer and could sign Sanderson as his replacement.
Prem strugglers Sheffield United are the third club in the running.
They’ve failed to cope without left-sided defender Jack O’Connell this term, with Chris Wilder searching for defensive backup.
Sanderson is viewed as a great player to help them as they prepare for next season.
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