Crystal Palace retains Adam Wharton amid Liverpool and City interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Crystal Palace has confirmed that Adam Wharton will not leave the club this summer, as noted by manager Pierre Sage. Reports indicated interest from Liverpool and Manchester City for the young midfielder. The decision comes as Liverpool faces depth concerns after Curtis Jones's departure, with the club considering alternative targets, including Tyler Adams of Bournemouth, who is viewed as a potential addition to strengthen their midfield. The transfer window remains open, and Liverpool may address these needs shortly.
- •Adam Wharton will stay at Crystal Palace this summer.
- •Liverpool showed interest in Wharton after Jones's departure.
- •Tyler Adams is being considered by Liverpool as an alternative.
- •The transfer window still has time for Liverpool to make moves.
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"Crystal Palace will hold on to Adam Wharton for another season.In comments relayed on X (formerly Twitter) by Fabrizio Romano, Eagles boss Pierre Sage suggested that the England international would no...
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