Liverpool urged to pursue Adam Wharton for £100m midfield role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Liverpool has been advised to target Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, valued between £85m and £100m, as concerns about their midfield depth continue. Darragh MacAnthony emphasized Wharton's potential to anchor the midfield for years. Liverpool has added defenders Jeremy Jacquet and Ronald Araujo, along with winger Victor Munoz, but questions remain about midfield balance following recent performances. With the transfer window closing soon, the urgency to address these issues is increasing, prompting speculation about Wharton's acquisition.
- •Liverpool advised to target Adam Wharton for midfield.
- •Wharton valued at £85m to £100m.
- •Squad additions include defenders Jacquet and Araujo.
- •Concerns about midfield depth persist after recent defeats.
- •Transfer window closing adds urgency for Liverpool's moves.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool urged to move for Premier League £100m-rated midfielder
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