Rumour Mongering: Wharton “Dream Midfield Acquisiton” for Liverpool

TL;DR

Liverpool FC is reportedly interested in acquiring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, viewed as a 'dream' signing. An £80 million fee has been mentioned, but Liverpool may face competition from other clubs.

Key points

Liverpool FC is interested in Adam Wharton.
Wharton is viewed as a dream midfield acquisition.
An £80 million fee is mentioned for the transfer.
Competition for Wharton may come from other clubs.
Market dynamics favor Liverpool's pursuit of Wharton.

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Liverpool FC reporter for the Daily Mail, Lewis Steele, had one of his Q&A columns recently, and the main topic on hand was the club’s interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton:

“I think the 22-year-old [Adam Wharton] is the dream midfield acquisition for Liverpool.”

“There is a widespread belief that Adam Wharton could be the next man to head for the exit door at Crystal Palace.”

“Liverpool would be keen on the England international, according to sources, if a deal could be done with an £80m fee floated by some, though they would face competition from many teams.”

Would they really, though? Manchester City seems to have cornered the market on the other in-demand English midfield, Nottingham Forest’s Eliott Anderson. Manchester United doesn’t seem to be a fit for Wharton, as a pairing of him and Kobbie Mainoo looks like a bad match. Chelsea will do whatever Chelsea does, but seem to have other priorities right now, and already have Mosies Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. are also stacked in the midfield department.