Liverpool interested in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton

Liverpool FC is reportedly maintaining its interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as part of long-term squad planning. Wharton, valued at approximately £75 million, is viewed by Liverpool as a player who could provide tactical intelligence, composure, and authority to their midfield.

While Crystal Palace previously resisted sales to protect their key assets, reports suggest the club may find it difficult to retain Wharton through the upcoming winter or summer transfer windows. Wharton has not agitated for a move and maintains respect for Palace, but his professional ambitions include playing regularly in European competitions and for a club competing at the highest level of the Premier League.

In addition to Liverpool, Newcastle United is expected to become active in the pursuit of the midfielder once an exit from Crystal Palace becomes more certain. Liverpool's interest is linked to a need for a holding midfielder to bolster options alongside players like Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister.