Liverpool explores transfer for Adam Wharton amid Curtis Jones exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Liverpool is considering a move for Adam Wharton as Curtis Jones nears a transfer to Inter Milan. Wharton, a highly regarded midfielder from Crystal Palace, has been praised for his technical abilities and presence on the field. While Liverpool views Wharton as a suitable replacement for Jones, the transfer faces challenges due to Palace's high valuation, estimated at £78m to £100m. Wharton has also expressed a desire to remain with Palace for the upcoming season, complicating Liverpool’s potential acquisition. The Merseyside club must weigh acting decisively against the risks of overpaying as the transfer window approaches its conclusion.
- •Curtis Jones is close to moving to Inter Milan.
- •Adam Wharton is a key midfield target for Liverpool.
- •Crystal Palace values Wharton between £78m and £100m.
- •Wharton prefers to stay at Palace for the upcoming season.
- •Liverpool faces pressure to make strategic decisions before the transfer window closes.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool ready to push for Premier League midfielder
"Liverpool Transfer News: Adam Wharton Emerges as Key Midfield TargetLiverpool are weighing up an ambitious move for Adam Wharton as Andoni Iraola plans for the likely departure of Curtis Jones, accord...
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