£80m replacement for Mac Allister is perfect despite missing out on the World Cup

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Liverpool are in need of midfield reinforcement and will need two if Alexis Mac Allister leaves, with Emile Heskey now running the rule over what the Reds need this summer. The former Liverpool forward named Adam Wharton as the ideal signing in the engine room this summer.

Given that Liverpool are likely to go back to a more direct style of play, Wharton’s vision and passing would be extremely valuable to Liverpool. He’s not the most physical midfielder, and Liverpool do need to become more rigorous in the engine room, but his playmaking more than makes up for any defensive shortcomings.

Liverpool told to sign Wharton When asked which areas of the Liverpool squad are most in need of transfers, Heskey explained in depth, highlighting Wharton as a particularly important signing. I think Alexis Mac Allister is fantastic, but they need someone who can rival him or even take his place – maybe Adam Wharton at Crystal Palace.