In a dramatic turn of the transfer saga, Liverpool have emerged as the leading contenders in the race to secure Crystal Palace’s highly-coveted midfielder, Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old starlet appears poised to bide his time for a potential move to Anfield, preferring the Reds to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
The transfer manoeuvres at Liverpool have been buzzing with activity, as head coach Arne Slot orchestrates a summer of strategic signings. The recent acquisition of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt has dominated headlines, with renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirming the agreement. Ekitike makes his switch to Merseyside for a staggering fee, potentially climbing to €95m, on a six-year contract. Romano enthusiastically declared on X, “Here we go! New striker for Slot!”
After emphasising the need to fortify their attacking line in the wake of Diogo Jota’s tragic passing, Liverpool remain committed to deepening their squad strength. Campaigning in various fronts, the Liverpool hierarchy have already secured the services of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez.
While Wharton, a linchpin at Selhurst Park, remains on Liverpool’s radar, The Sun reports that both the player and Liverpool are prepared to postpone sealing his transfer until next summer. This delay comes despite keen interest from Tottenham, with Crystal Palace valuing their midfield prodigy at a substantial £100m. The South London club is expected to benefit from Blackburn Rovers’ 15 per cent profit clause, stemming from the £18m initial fee Palace paid for Wharton 15 months ago.
Parallelly, Crystal Palace are grappling with the risk of losing other top talents like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze. While Eze is attracting attention from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, due to his release clause of £68m payable across three instalments, Liverpool’s interest in Guehi is tempered by Palace’s £45m asking price, considered excessive given the defender’s contract situation.
As the summer window heats up, Liverpool are positioning themselves adroitly for future opportunities, with Adam Wharton appearing to have his sights firmly set on Anfield, heralding another fascinating chapter in the ever-unfolding transfer narrative.
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