Liverpool fans decide who they want more between Adam Wharton and Mateus Fernandes this summer
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Liverpool are expected to sign a midfielder during the 2026 summer transfer window.The centre of the pitch was a real problem area for Arne Slot last term, with Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister having to play the majority of games due to a lack of depth.Leading up to the transfer window, Adam Wharton continues to be linked, while Mateus Fernandes is also being mooted as an option.But of the two, the West Ham United star is the clear preferred choice in the eyes of fans. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images Liverpool fans want Mateus Fernandes ahead of Adam WhartonRousing The Kop recently asked supporters if they could sign Wharton or Fernandes for the same price, who would they pick?The responses were mixed, but it was clear that the Hammers midfielder was the favourite among the fanbase.One fan wrote: “Fernandes for me, although it’s a close call.
Wharton is a real talent, a good baller, and so is Fernandes. Difference is Fernandes has the X factor, the kind that wins you games out of nothing.”“Fernandes!
Wharton hasn’t got the legs for the pressing game that is coming,” added a second.A third Liverpool fan commented: “Like Wharton, but Fernandes is class.”Another wished: “Fernandes all day. A new midfield of Scott, Camara and Fernandes.”“Fernandes every single time, so that means we probably won’t get him,” stated a fifth.While another echoed: “Fernandes, but there’s no chance he’s coming to us.”Liverpool may need to sign two midfieldersThough fans have been picking between Fernandes and Wharton, it may well be the case that two midfielders are needed this summer.Curtis Jones’ future is uncertain, and it will be interesting to see what happens to him now that Liverpool have a new manager.Meanwhile, an exit for Mac Allister continues to be mentioned with the window now just days away from opening.Selling both players would leave Gravenberch, an ageing Wataru Endo and an experienced Trey Nyoni as the main options at the base of midfield unless Dominik Szoboszlai is no longer used at right-back or as a 10.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox