Liverpool are really determined to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this summer as they continue to work on a deal for Yan Diomande, according to Mateo Moretto.
12 months ago, after winning the Premier League title in Arne Slot's first season in charge, before spending more than £400m in the 2025 summer transfer window, it was hard to envisage what happened to Liverpool during the 2025-26 campaign.
A poor Premier League title defence saw them finish 25 points adrift of champions Arsenal, and it eventually led to the sacking of Slot following end-of-season discussions over performance and the future.
After leading Bournemouth to sixth place and Europa League football, Andoni Iraola is the chosen one for FSG as they look for a more successful 2026-27 campaign.
Liverpool chiefs will know that they need to back the Spaniard in the transfer market, with the notable exits of Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah already confirmed.
One of the 43-year-old's main priorities will be to strengthen a frontline that is likely to be without Hugo Ekitike until 2027 because of injury, and finding the right long-term successor for Salah.
Liverpool have identified Diomande to do that, but they are looking at other positions too.
Liverpool Really Want to Sign Adam Wharton
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According to Moretto, speaking on Radio Marca, Liverpool are determined to sign Wharton from Palace this summer.
GIVEMESPORT sources revealed earlier this week that the Reds have a big appreciation for the England international, who missed out on a spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad for the World Cup.
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