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Report: Crystal Palace and Sunderland want non-league star Adam Lovatt

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Premier League trio Crystal Palace, Brighton and Watford are being linked with Lovatt, as are Luton Town, Blackburn Rovers and League One Sunderland.

General view of the Stadium of Light during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Sunderland and Charlton Athletic held on February 1, 2003 at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland,...

Hastings United have enjoyed a fine start to the season. After five games, they are second in the Bostik South East division table and teenager Adam Lovatt has been a major factor in their early success.

The box-to-box midfielder, who rose through the ranks at Hastings after arriving from Eastbourne Borough, Lovatt has been in fantastic form so far in 2018/19 and has attracted admiring glances from further up the footballing pyramid as a result.

According to TEAMtalk, the non-league sensation is on the radar of a number of clubs, including Premier League trio Crystal Palace, Brighton and Watford.

Blackburn Rovers are also understood to be interested, as are League One duo Sunderland and Luton Town.

But should Lovatt leave Hastings, he needs to choose a side that will give him a chance.

Roy Hodgson, Manager of Crystal Palace shows appreciation to the fans after the Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary's Stadium on January 2, 2018 in...

The opportunity to work under former England manager Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace should appeal, but Jack Ross of Sunderland has an impressive track record when it comes to providing a platform for young players.

Moving to League One would perhaps be more sensible than an immediate jump to the Premier League.

Sunderland manager Jack Ross applauds the fans on the final whistle during the Sky Bet League One match between Gillingham and Sunderland at Priestfield Stadium on August 22, 2018 in...