Report: Crystal Palace will scout Sunderland’s Josh Maja this weekend

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Sunderland forward Josh Maja is reportedly wanted by Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton among other clubs.

Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman will watch Sunderland forward Josh Maja in action this weekend, according to The Daily Mail.

Maja is likely to feature for Sunderland in their League One match against Luton Town at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon.

The Daily Mail has claimed that Palace sporting director Freedman will be at the match to scout the 20-year-old forward.

Competition

Palace, though, will face competition for Maja in the January transfer window, as there are a number of other clubs who are reported to be interested in the youngster.

According to The Daily Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Manchester City and Huddersfield Town want to secure the services of the 20-year-old forward this month, while The Northern Echo has credited Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Millwall with interest in the youngster.

Stats

Maja is one of the best players at Sunderland and has established himself as a key figure in manager Jack Ross’s side.

According to WhoScored, the 20-year-old forward has made 22 starts and two substitute appearances in League One for the Black Cats so far this season, scoring 14 goals in the process.