Liverpool now lead the race for £70M signing

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Liverpool lead the race for Adam Wharton’s signing The 22-year-old has become the heartbeat of the Palace midfield, racking up 2,290 minutes throughout the 2025/2026 season. Despite picking up four yellows and a red card, his reading of the game is easily his biggest strength.

He has a knack for running the game from deep, often splitting defences with pinpoint long balls. However, his strength in high-intensity aerial battles remains an area to improve as he develops.

I expect Liverpool to get this deal done because they offer the most sensible next step for Wharton’s career. While some fans may be concerned about a massive price tag for a player who hasn’t scored this season, his value is in the pass before the assist and his work as a defensive shield.