Liverpool Reported in Advanced Talks to Sign Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton
The pursuit signals a record Palace sale that could prompt a Curtis Jones departure.
Overview
- Multiple reports say Liverpool have opened negotiations for Adam Wharton and are trying to beat Manchester United to his signature, with earlier interest from Real Madrid also noted.
- Crystal Palace are said to want about £70m for the 22-year-old, a fee that would set a new club record and top the £68m sale of Eberechi Eze.
- Fabrizio Romano reports Curtis Jones could leave after stalled contract talks, and Liverpool are viewing Wharton as his possible replacement.
- Wharton has risen fast since moving from Blackburn Rovers to Palace in 2024, logging 46 appearances and seven assists this season and drawing England attention for the World Cup.
- Ben Jacobs reports Liverpool may sell key players to fund summer business, and the approach for Wharton could speed up with the World Cup on the horizon.