Liverpool told to pull the plug on signing Premier League star who's 'a joy to play with'

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Liverpool’s 2-1 loss at Chelsea though means that the Reds are a point behind league leaders Arsenal during the international break.Slot suffered a blow on international duty when Ryan Gravenberch picked up a hamstring injury for the Netherlands after centre-back Ibrahima Konate withdrew from the France squad.Credit: ImagoAdam Wharton not a priority for LiverpoolCrystal Palace star Adam Wharton is attracting interest from Liverpool amid the 21-year-old’s fine form for the Eagles.However, former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy, as per the Metro [13 October] doesn’t think Wharton is a priority for Slot.“Well, I like him. I think he’s a lovely footballer.

“Endo’s on the bench; he’s a more tenacious, gritty, holding midfielder. But I’m not sure that at the moment, that’s the priority for Liverpool.“Liverpool’s midfield is one of the strongest in the Premier League, and amid their lack of depth, Slot should be targeting a centre-back in the next transfer window.Wharton is ‘a joy to play with’On international duty with England in 2024, former Crystal Palace team mate Eberechi Eze called Wharton “a joy to play with.““He’s an incredible player to play with,” Eze told BBC Sport.“Playing with him at Palace, I’ve got used to seeing the way he plays and understanding him.

He’s very calm, composed, and a joy to play with.“For someone so young, he’s very mature and very wise. He’s an incredible player.”