**Liverpool reportedly ‘plan to accelerate’ a move to sign English talent Adam Wharton after claims they are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign the Crystal Palace midfielder.**
This season, Arne Slot’s team has been weak in midfield, being outrun in all but one Premier League game this season. For a team that became famous under Jurgen Klopp for being more hard-working and hungrier than any other team, this is a sad state of affairs.
While running more is not a guarantee of winning games, they have also lacked tempo and incisiveness in central areas. Both Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch have regressed massively this season.
So, to be linked with one of the Premier League’s best midfielders is a welcome announcement.
Latest on Liverpool transfer plans to bring Adam Wharton to Anfield amid reports of advanced negotiations
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This week, it was reported that [Liverpool are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Wharton](https://live4liverpool.com/liverpool-in-advanced-talks-with-adam-wharton/). It was unsurprisingly met with excitement online among the fanbase.
Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto broke the news, reporting that Liverpool “_are in advanced talks for young Adam Wharton, preempting Real Madrid’s earlier interest.”_
Now, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/goncalo-inacio-liverpool-line-up-move-to-sign-ideal-virgil-van-dijk-replacement/#:~:text=Liverpool%20plan%20to%20accelerate%20Adam%20Wharton%20move%20after%20Anfield%20audition) reports that Liverpool ‘_plan to accelerate’_ a move to sign the 22-year-old this summer. With Wharton set to travel with England to the World Cup, the sooner this is completed the better as his stock will only increase with a strong showing in Mexico, Canada and the USA.
Peter O’Rourke reports for FI: _“Arne Slot is set to prioritise midfield additions to his squad in the summer window after relatively disappointing campaigns from the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones._
_“According to Football Insider’s sources, Liverpool remain keen on signing Wharton after he impressed for Crystal Palace at Anfield last weekend._
_“He was on the losing side for the encounter, but produced another fine individual performance to continue his strong season for the Eagles._
_“Liverpool’s transfer chiefs were pleased with what they saw, and he is one of their top targets ahead of the summer window.”_
It will cost around £70m to sign the Palace star, but that’s a bargain for a midfielder with such an exciting trajectory.