Liverpool talk to Adam Wharton as midfield overhaul nears

Liverpool have opened negotiations with 25‑year‑old England midfielder Adam Wharton as the club prepares a summer midfield overhaul, according to a TEAMtalk report that says the Reds have been in recent weeks discussing a potential deal with the player’s camp. Alexis Mac Allister is listed among Liverpool’s midfield options that may depart this summer. The club has not initiated any new‑deal talks with the Argentina World Cup winner, whose contract runs until 2028. Curtis Jones appears close to a move to Inter Milan. The potential departure would leave another gap in Liverpool’s midfield ranks.

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Sporting director Andoni Iraola and head of recruitment Richard Hughes have been reviewing a range of midfield targets. Their list includes Alex Scott of Bournemouth and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. “Liverpool remain among the player’s strongest admirers and have held talks with Wharton’s camp in recent weeks as they assess options to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s midfield,” the report reads. The report notes that Liverpool remain among the player’s strongest admirers and have held talks with Wharton’s camp in recent weeks as they assess options to strengthen Iraola’s midfield. Adam Wharton has shown impressive form since leaving Blackburn for the Reds in 2024. His performances have kept him on Liverpool’s radar as they seek to refresh the midfield. Should one or more of Liverpool’s current midfielders exit, the club will need quality signings this summer. The ongoing discussions with Wharton suggest a possible solution to that need.