Wharton could be ready to quit Crystal Palace after £50m Liverpool transfer news

Liverpool might provide Adam Wharton with an opportunity to move on from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window.

The England international has caught the eye of the footballing world throughout his season due to his measured performances and his ability to be calm under pressure in the middle of the park.

Several top Premier League teams are interested in securing his services moving forward, and the Eagles’ reserve is set to be tested on whether or not they’ll be able to hang on to him.

Liverpool Anfield
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Liverpool are keen to land Adam Wharton this summer

Liverpool might have dominated the Premier League this season, but the Reds are still keen to improve their squad during the summer transfer window.

According to Reluctant Nicko, the Merseyside giants are ready to try and tempt Wharton to Anfield in a £50million plus transfer swoop.

Arne Slot wants to land Wharton as he’s being viewed as someone who can improve the team in the centre of midfield, but the issue will be regarding his potential game time.

Wharton wants to continue developing his game and moving forward as he has been progressing well ever since joining Palace from Blackburn Rovers.

2024-25 StatsWharton
Appearances25
Goals0
Assists2
Minutes Played1,558
Wharton’s 2024-25 stats

The midfielder has had an injury-plagued campaign, and that’s something that has impacted him at an international level after he missed out on Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.

However, Liverpool will be attempting to tempt Wharton in with Champions League football, which will improve his overall game by playing at the highest level.

Palace are preparing for a siege for many of their players this summer due to their impressive campaign, therefore, Dougie Freedman is set to demand a huge fee to consider any sales.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot with a fist pump
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Liverpool will face European competition

Liverpool aren’t the only top side in Europe that are admirers of Wharton and his qualities in the middle of the park.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are believed to be fans of the England international and have been watching his progress.

However, due to injuries the 21-year-old hasn’t played enough football this season for those two European sides to make their interest concrete, meaning Wharton might need to continue developing before landing one of those moves if that’s something he’s interested in.