Liverpool focus on Adam Wharton in £70m transfer move

Liverpool's summer rebuild looks to be progressing rapidly, with Adam Wharton now joining the conversation around Anfield. According to TeamTalk, the club are ready to spend more than £70 million on the Crystal Palace midfielder, and work on a potential deal has intensified.

Midfield balance is important for Liverpool's team under Andoni Iraiola. After a slump last season, the team needs speed, control and technical clarity, and Wharton is a player who can help immediately. According to the TeamTalk report, Liverpool are confident they can strike a deal with Crystal Palace, even though Wharton is under contract until 2029 and Palace are under no pressure to sell.Wharton, 22, is also reported to be "keen" on a potential move to Anfield, which could be crucial if Liverpool decide to pursue formal talks. According to reports, FSG are ready to finance a package worth more than £70 million. This amount would be a huge signing for Liverpool's recruitment team, especially as Richard Hughes and the wider football structure look to restructure the squad for Iraola.

Wharton's growth has been rapid and impressive. Former Palace teammate Eberechi Eze has described him as "a joy to play with", and he has become one of the Premier League's most complete young midfielders. His performance further cemented his reputation in Crystal Palace's Conference League Final win over Rayo Vallecano, where he was named official player of the match. His absence from England's World Cup squad is becoming difficult to explain.

According to the statistics, per 90 minutes in the 2025/26 Premier League, Wharton was in the 98th percentile for expected assists among potential peers, 95th for big chances and 84th for chances. This is important for Liverpool as it cannot just be about signing one defender. Iraola's midfield will need players who can snatch the ball, drive play and create from deep areas. Wharton's domestic situation also gives Liverpool another reason to act.Non-home team places will be carefully managed this summer, so signing a Premier League-proven English midfielder would help maintain flexibility in other areas. If Liverpool also want to make additions in other areas, a player like Wharton could provide them with quality without closing the door to other markets. Still, striking a deal with Palace will not be easy. His tenacity in managing previous high-profile interests in Marc Guéhi is evident, and Wharton's signing will strengthen him.If Liverpool are serious, hesitating would be risky. Waiting until the end of August in the hope of getting a cheaper deal could put them at risk, especially if other clubs join talks. Wharton is not a likely bet. He is young, Premier League-ready, tactically flexible and already showing European potential. Liverpool need authority and invention in midfield, and that combination is rare.This sum will naturally be a subject of debate, especially after last season when Liverpool's recruitment and coaching decisions came under real scrutiny. But this profile is attractive. Wharton can pass, press, create and compete. This mixture was something Liverpool often lacked last season. Plus, there's something refreshing about targeting a player before he becomes impossible to get to. Wait another year and Palace could demand far more, while more clubs could lay siege and England's relegation could potentially drive up his price.The big question is whether Liverpool can convince Palace to sell quickly enough for Iraola to work them properly in pre-season. This team doesn't need another slow, reactive summer. If Wharton wants the move and Liverpool truly believe he is worth the money, they must act decisively. This is a signing that could give a new rhythm to the midfield, and after 2025/26, it feels badly needed.

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