Liverpool have secured Dominik Szoboszlai on a long-term contract until 2031, yet the club remains determined to strengthen their midfield options this summer.
Manager Andoni Iraola is understood to be seeking greater depth and creativity in the middle of the park as part of his squad-building plans.
Liverpool had been linked with a move for Joao Gomes, but reports from Football Transfers indicate the club have passed on the opportunity to sign him.
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has now emerged as Liverpool’s primary midfield target, according to Football Transfers.
Wharton was a standout performer during Oliver Glasner’s tenure at Selhurst Park, playing a key role in Palace’s FA Cup and Europa Conference League victories.
Crystal Palace have placed a £100 million asking price on the 22-year-old, with Football Transfers citing Elliot Anderson’s £116 million move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City as a market benchmark.
Liverpool’s midfield struggled for creativity in the final third during the latter part of Arne Slot’s reign, with Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz both failing to consistently impress.
Wharton’s ability to play across multiple midfield positions, control tempo, and transition quickly from defence to attack makes him a highly versatile and attractive option.
The England international also possesses elite passing accuracy and the ability to beat pressing structures and low defensive blocks through dribbling, adding an important dimension to his game.
At just 22 years old, Wharton represents a significant long-term investment, though his nine-figure price tag will demand a substantial portion of Liverpool’s summer transfer budget.
The Reds face a notable decision between pursuing Wharton and other targets, with Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola also closely linked to a move to Merseyside.
Whether Liverpool are willing to meet Crystal Palace’s valuation remains to be seen, as Iraola looks to reshape the squad in his image ahead of the new campaign.