As reported by Alan Nixon, Doncaster and Exeter have both joined Shrewsbury in the race to sign him on loan, with a fourth unknown club also interested.
It was reported last week, that Salop were the first to inquire as to the possibility of signing the keeper for next season. With manager Paul Hurst all but confirming the departure of their reliable number one, Marko Marosi, the Shropshire-based side is desperate to sign a new keeper with backup Harry Burgoyne also leaving.
Meanwhile, Exeter City and Doncaster Rovers will be on the lookout as well, following Viljami Sinisalo and Thimothée Lo-Tutala both returning to their parent clubs.
As current Palace number one Dean Henderson spent a season under Paul Hurst at Shrewsbury, Salop may feel they are best placed out of all the clubs to entice Whitworth to the West Midlands.
Selhurst Park is currently a breeding ground for young English talent; Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton and Marc Guehi are just a few who are due big moves soon enough.
In Whitworth, they may have the next player who can prove himself at the highest level. Whilst a loan in League One is possibly below his ability, an emergence into men’s football can only benefit him as a player.
At 5ft 9, he is a relatively small keeper but has proven himself in youth football. This campaign he was awarded U21 Player of the Season and was superb in their Premier League International Cup final win against PSV Eindhoven.
Born in Sutton, his performances last year earned him two senior appearances. Playing 90 minutes in defeats against Brighton and Arsenal.
