Liverpool are believed to have submitted an “opening bid” for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, in an exciting new update.
The 22-year-old has long been mentioned as a leading midfield option for the Reds, with former Palace teammate Eberechi Eze waxing lyrical over him in the past, saying:
“He’s an incredible player to play with. Playing with him at Palace, I’ve got used to seeing the way he plays and understanding him. He’s very calm, composed, and a joy to play with. For someone so young, he’s very mature and very wise. When you speak to him, it feels like you’re speaking to someone older than you, that’s the type of person he is. He’s an incredible player.”
Now, writing on X, a reliable source has claimed that Liverpool have made a big step in their efforts to sign Wharton in the summer transfer window:
“Liverpool to submit opening bid for Adam Wharton. The information has come from a high-level source. Arne Slot’s job is still in the balance despite reports that his job is safe.”
Adam Wharton can light up Anfield with his midfield brilliance
With each passing week, the more it feels as though Wharton will end up a Liverpool player ahead of next season, with this latest update hugely encouraging.
The Palace is a player with such enormous potential, but is already more than capable of going straight into the Reds’ midfield as a key starter.
Classy in possession and with an eye for a pass with his wand-like left foot, Wharton is far more than just a technician, though, working so hard off the ball and breaking up play.
While not the fastest, his positional sense allows him to mop up effectively in front of the defence, and he has averaged 2.1 tackles per game in the Premier League this season.
In comparison, Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have averaged 1.6 and 1.4 per match respectively, showing that Wharton would add more bite in the middle of the park for Liverpool.
The Englishman is likely to cost a huge amount of money, but as time passes, he should be worth every penny, as long as his injury record improves, which is the only concern about the Reds signing him.