Liverpool hold talks over England midfielder heading to the World Cup
Liverpool declined the opportunity to sign a midfielder last summer.
Although sporting director Richard Hughes strengthened the Premier League-winning squad to the tune of £450m, the midfield remained untouched.
The load has been heavy on Arne Slot’s current options - including Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones.
All but Szoboszlai have suffered with injury trouble this season - and there is a sense that the Anfield club could do with some major reinforcements in the sector.
Liverpool hold talks over Adam Wharton
One name linked with a move to Merseyside for several months now has been Adam Wharton. The Blackburn Rovers academy graduate has gone from strength to strength since moving to Crystal Palace in February 2024.
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The 21-year-old has won the FA Cup and Community Shield for the Eagles - and has also established himself in the England setup.
Wharton went to Euro 2024 as a squad member but looks set to become a mainstay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Thomas Tuchel.
The creative midfielder made his first start for the Three Lions in their 2-0 win over Albania on Sunday - delivering an impressive performance for Tuchel.
Summer 2026 deal for Wharton
Now it has been claimed that Liverpool have held talks over signing Wharton - that’s according to a report from DAVEOCKOP.
“Liverpool are holding initial talks to discuss signing Crystal Palace and England star Adam Wharton in 2026,” the report reads.
The outlet also admits that a move is far more likely for summer rather than January. Wharton is under contract at Selhurst Park until 2029 - meaning Palace are very well protected from a transfer fee perspective.
Change of shape incoming?
This season Wharton has shone in Oliver Glasner’s 3-4-3 formation at the heart of midfield.
The fact that he is now being considered as a Liverpool transfer target could indicate that Arne Slot and Richard Hughes are considering a change of shape for their starting XI.
Other signings - such as Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz have also got experience of this formation while defensive targets like Nico Schlotterbeck and Alessandro Bastoni also play in a back three.
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