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Ben Jacobs provides the latest on Liverpool’s interest in Adam Wharton
June 28, 2026
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Ben Jacobs provides the latest on Liverpool’s interest in Adam WhartonBen Jacobs Provides Update on Liverpool’s Interest in Adam Wharton
style="text-align: justify;">Liverpool have already strengthened their defensive and offensive lines with the signings of Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz.
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style="text-align: justify;">And now, a midfield move could be on the cards. Curtis Jones is wanted by a number of clubs and is valued at £35m, whilst there have also been questions over Alexis Mac Allister’s future.
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style="text-align: justify;">Should either of those move on, a midfield signing would become essential. Liverpool are already considering their options in the market.
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style="text-align: justify;">Earlier this summer, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was seen as a top target for the Reds, but that interest has cooled…
Liverpool Not Pushing for Wharton
style="text-align: justify;">According to Ben Jacobs, who spoke to The Redmen TV, Liverpool are not actively pursuing a deal for Wharton.
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style="text-align: justify;">Jacobs said: “At the moment, nothing is moving forward and Liverpool have other central midfield targets in mind.”
style="text-align: justify;">Liverpool are thought to have been put off the move by the £100m valuation set by Crystal Palace, in the wake of Elliot Anderson’s £116m move to Manchester City.
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style="text-align: justify;">But the question remains, who could Liverpool target in midfield?
Who Could Liverpool Target?
style="text-align: justify;">Liverpool are definitely interested in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, but would face fierce competition for the 18-year-old.
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style="text-align: justify;">Another two Ligue 1 midfielders in Lamine Camara and Mamadou Sangare are thought to be on their radar.
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style="text-align: justify;">West Ham United’s Mateus Fernandes is expected to land a big move this summer, but is also valued at around £85m.
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style="text-align: justify;">Another name to keep an eye on could be Lucas Bergvall, who has asked to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
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style="text-align: justify;">But as it stands, a move for Wharton seems unlikely this summer…