Plymouth Argyle secured their Championship safety on the final day of the season, and they can thank one man in particular for ensuring they’d be a second tier side next season.
Morgan Whittaker was outstanding for the Pilgrims during the 2023/24 campaign, and it’s clear to everybody that had it not been for the 23-year-old, they would not be a Championship club now.
The attacker was named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season, and there’s no doubt that the side from Home Park face a serious battle on their hands to keep hold of the former Swansea City man this summer.
The Pilgrims are without a manager, but whomever is brought in to manage at Home Park will have to fight to hold onto Whittaker. The success or failure of Plymouth’s 2024–2025 campaign hinges on their ability to hold onto the 23-year-old.
Morgan Whittaker will attract transfer interest this summer
The person chosen to lead Plymouth Argyle will be cognizant of Morgan Whittaker’s abilities and understand how crucial it is to retain him if they hope to succeed.
Though it’s possible that a team may make Plymouth an offer they can’t reject and force them to sell the 23-year-old, you would think it would cost a significant sum of money for the Pilgrims to let go of the player.
Whittaker, who signed a permanent contract with Plymouth last summer, participated in 50 games in all competitions for the team in 2023–24, tallying 20 goals and dishing out nine assists.
This covered all 46 league games, in which he finished with eight assists and 19 goals, bringing his total goal contributions to 27.
It is an extremely remarkable accomplishment for a player to record those kinds of figures for a team that ended 21st, just above the relegation zone, and clubs will be keeping an eye on him this summer.
In January, Whittaker was the target of attention from several Italian teams, including Lazio. However, Plymouth rejected a deal from the Italian team, claiming that Whittaker was not for sale at that time.
Whittaker helped guide the team to Championship survival, so it was a wise decision. However, they might find it difficult to reject high-ball offers this summer.
There will be a struggle to hang onto the player this summer for Plymouth’s new manager, and the next few months will undoubtedly be full of surprises.
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