Carlton Palmer responds to the West Brom transfer rumors involving Chelsea and Spurs: “That would be completely crazy.”

In light of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur’s interest,

Carlton Palmer thinks it would take an offer of between

£15 million and £20 million to persuade West Brom to sell Josh Maja.

Both Premier League teams are reportedly interested in the attacker this January,

according to Spanish publication Fichajes.

Maja has been a vital member of West Brom’s squad this season as they aim to

contend for a Championship play-off spot.

So far this season, the 26-year-old has made 26 appearances in the second level,

scoring 12 goals and dishing out two assists.

Palmer has claimed it could take up to £20 million to convince

West Brom to cash in on Maja this January amid interest from the Premier League.

He has suggested that a lack of playing time at Chelsea or Spurs could be a real

issue for the Nigerian, and that he might be better off staying in

the Championship for the time being.

“Chelsea and Spurs are keeping tabs on Josh Maja,

West Bromwich Albion’s centre-forward,” Palmer told Football League World.

“West Brom are struggling for goals this season,

and I think it would be absolutely nuts to sell Josh Maja.

“They are in complete control, he’s under contract at the football club and maybe Josh will be looking at this saying ‘you know, if I move to the likes of Chelsea or Spurs, although I’m going to be in the Premier League, am I going to be playing regularly?’

“That’s the problem, you want to be playing regular football, but we know the situation at West Brom.

“If a fee came in of £15m-£20m it may be difficult for West Brom not to sell.

“They’ve done well so far in keeping their two prize assets, which are Josh Maja and Fellows, but you never know if a big offer comes in whether they will move him on, it remains to be seen.”

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