Five Adam Wharton alternatives Liverpool should target as midfield transfer upgrade

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Liverpool has been linked with a move for Adam Wharton this summer, but Andoni Iraola may need to consider other midfield options in the transfer market as wellAdam Wharton is now unlikely to join Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by ANP via Getty Images))Adam Wharton is a name that has been linked with Liverpool for a little while now, with the Crystal Palace midfielder possessing all of the quality needed for a star at Anfield.The 22-year-old has impressed since moving from the Championship with Blackburn Rovers up to the Premier League with the Eagles, quickly cementing himself as a talent with plenty of technical quality now, as well as potential to grow even further in the future.But if Wharton is either deemed not the right fit or proves to be too expensive, who else could be targeted in the center of the field? Liverpool.com has taken a look at five possible alternatives to the England international this summer.Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with several clubs this summer(Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto via Getty Images)If Liverpool wants a young midfield option this summer, then it should look no further than Lille and Morocco ace Ayyoub Bouaddi in the transfer window.The 18-year-old has shown incredible maturity in senior soccer, capable of receiving the ball from the backline under pressure and progressing it further up the field.On top of that, he has the physicality to compete well with those around him, whether that is shrugging off pressure on the ball, or winning it back from the opposition.There is likely to be some competition for Bouaddi's signature this summer, especially from Premier League clubs, but he is a player with plenty of quality and potential.Alex Scott (Bournemouth)Andoni Iraola could reunite with Alex Scott at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))While slightly different in profile, Alex Scott could provide an interesting midfield option to Liverpool as more of a number eight in the middle of the park.Iraola has shown how to get the best out of the England international, and that he will work in the system he wants to implement with the Reds.The main difficulty may be in landing a deal with Bournemouth.

Despite a dwindling contract, the Cherries seem insistent on keeping Scott for the future, and any deal may be costly if they do decide to part ways.Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly available this summer(Image: Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Real Madrid's summer transfer splurge now means the club needs to raise funds by selling players who will help balance out their books.Among those who seem to be available is Eduardo Camavinga, who has impressed during his career so far, but failed to secure a regular place in the team at the Bernabeu.The French midfielder has good defensive instincts, having been a versatile presence for Los Blancos across the backline, which could see him platform the rest of the Liverpool midfield well.Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid)Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with Liverpool in recent years(Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)Another Real Madrid midfielder who could be on the move this summer is Aurelien Tchouameni, as doubts continue to swirl over his future in the Spanish capital.The 26-year-old is a serial winner, but as the club look to move in a new direction under Jose Mourinho, he could be available in a market he wouldn't usually be free in.Given his skills in defending and progressing the ball, he could be an ideal option nearing the peak years of his career.Johan Manzambi (Freiburg)Johan Manzambi dazzled for Switzerland against Algeria(Image: Getty Images)If Liverpool wants to look at other youngsters for the midfield, then Johan Manzambi may be one of the best up-and-coming stars to consider.The 20-year-old has impressed for Freiburg, but his stature has reached new heights as of late with his quality displays for Switzerland at the World Cup.A deal may be tough to do because Newcastle is seemingly closing in on a deal for Manzambi, but it wouldn't be the first time in the past year that the Reds have hijacked the Magpies for a deal.