Liverpool's pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder stalls as club refuses to sell
Liverpool have shown strong interest in Crystal Palace's 22-year-old midfielder Adam Wharton, but the club has ruled out a transfer before the window closes.
Liverpool are actively seeking to reinforce their midfield following a lackluster opening match against Newcastle, with names such as Alex Scott and Lamine Camara also circulating. Among the most concrete targets is Adam Wharton, a 22-year-old deep-lying playmaker who moved to Crystal Palace from Blackburn in February 2024 and is valued at £78 million. Wharton, a full England international, is contracted through 2029 and has already won an FA Cup and a UEFA Europa Conference League medal.
Reports indicate that Liverpool, along with Chelsea and Manchester City, have pursued him, but Crystal Palace has publicly stated it will not sell the player this late in the window. The club's refusal forces Liverpool to explore other midfield options before the transfer deadline on Tuesday, while rival clubs continue their own recruitment drives.
Why it matters
Liverpool's midfield needs a solution, and Palace's refusal narrows the market just before the transfer deadline.
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