Big blow - journalist says deal to sign £80m sensation is "not moving"

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Despite heavy links to Liverpool, doubts have been raised over whether the Reds will make a move to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton this summer. Now, it appears as though, with Jones set to stay, and concerns over the price tag placed on Wharton’s head, Liverpool are abandoning plans to pursue Wharton this summer.

Liverpool unlikely to sign Adam Wharton amid Crystal Palace’s £80m+ price tag According to transfer specialist Ben Jacobs, Liverpool are unlikely to pursue a deal to sign Wharton despite being heavily linked with the 22-year-old in the last few months. “It would be a surprise at this stage if Liverpool enter the race for Adam Wharton.

“You can never say never in a window where Liverpool are going to be looking for a midfielder, but at this stage, nothing is moving between Liverpool and Adam Wharton.” It’s a pity Liverpool are no longer pursuing Wharton While it’s understandable that Liverpool do not want to spend so much on Wharton, it’s a pity. He is easily one of the best passers in the Premier League, but with so much work to be done this summer, it’s unsurprising that Liverpool might not have £80m in the budget to sign him.