Liverpool could sign ‘new Steven Gerrard’ as transfer update emerges
Liverpool are already looking at new transfers to strengthen their squad for next season as they stroll towards the Premier League under Arne Slot.
The Merseyside outfit also have a Carabao Cup final to look ahead to in March as well as a Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Nevertheless, Slot seems keen to back up his initial success and is already looking ahead to the summer transfer window, with a new Steven Gerrard possibly arriving at Anfield.
Liverpool ready Adam Wharton transfer
There have been three key names stealing the headlines surrounding Liverpool’s transfer business in the summer with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold all out of contract.
Slot is keen to tie them down as he looks to retain the core of his squad at Anfield, and how these situations play out could be crucial in the progression of Liverpool.
However, the boss isn’t just focused on exits from Merseyside and also has his eye on who he can welcome to his side to improve the squad.
According to the Daily Mail, one name on the list is Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton, who has made 12 Premier League appearances this term due to injury.
The report states that despite limited game time this term, the 21-year-old is attracting plenty of attention with Real Madrid and Manchester United also interested.
Arne Slot could sign Steven Gerrard like midfielder for Liverpool
After working his way up to the first team at Blackburn Rovers, Wharton gained himself a January move to the Premier League, joining Crystal Palace last term.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 51 | 4 | 5 |
| Crystal Palace | 32 | 0 | 4 |
In 16 top-flight appearances last term, the midfielder contributed three assists and has got himself in the England squad being taken to the European Championships under Gareth Southgate.
The fact he is attracting such attention without having too much Premier League game time speaks volumes about the quality of the 21-year-old and you can certainly understand why the Reds may be interested in gaining his services.
The midfielder has shown his ability to change games and what is most noticeable about his performances is the level of calmness he has while making key decisions.
Although he is just 21-years-old, he plays with plenty of confidence and has the ability to control the game from the middle of the pitch, as well as getting stuck in when needed.
Slot will have plenty on his mind but bringing in a Gerrard-like player to a side that wants to continue progressing certainly wouldn’t hurt.