Ben Jacobs confirms Liverpool’s interest in Premier League midfielder

Slot’s System Needs Balance, Not Names

Arne Slot won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool in 2024/25, but title winning teams do not stand still. They evolve, or they invite decline. The question around Wharton is not simply whether he is good enough. It is whether he fits the midfield architecture Slot wants for 2026/27.

If Florian Wirtz is to be established as a proper No.10 behind the front three, Liverpool need a double pivot with intelligence, athletic security and defensive bite. One of those players must offer ball progression. Another must be able to handle duels, cover space and protect transitions.

Does Wharton fit that particular bill?

In possession, yes. He has the passing rhythm and composure Liverpool value. Out of possession, the debate is more nuanced. He is not a pure destroyer, nor should he be judged as one. His appeal lies in reading danger early, moving the ball quickly and giving structure to possession.

£70m Question Comes Down to Timing

A £70m valuation would not be cheap, but elite Premier League midfielders rarely are. Liverpool will know that if Adam Wharton continues developing, the price is unlikely to fall. Crystal Palace will also know they have a player admired by clubs with Champions League ambitions.

For Liverpool, this may come down to how quickly the market moves. If departures accelerate, interest in Wharton could become more than background admiration. Ben Jacobs has placed the name firmly in the frame, and Liverpool’s long term tracking suggests this is not idle speculation.

Wharton may not be the whole answer to Liverpool’s midfield puzzle, but he could be one of the more logical pieces.