According to the Sun on Sunday, Liverpool are the clear favourites to land Crystal Palace’s rising midfield star, Adam Wharton. However, any potential transfer is not expected to happen this year, but rather next summer.
The report claims the reason for the delay is the player’s own preference. Wharton reportedly wants to spend at least one more full season at Selhurst Park to continue his development with guaranteed first-team football before making a major step up in his career.
Despite the year-long wait, Liverpool are understood to be in pole position to eventually secure his signature in the summer of 2026. The club’s willingness to be patient for their target demonstrates how highly they rate the young English midfielder and is a clear sign of their long-term recruitment strategy.
While a move this summer is off the table, Adam Wharton’s future appears destined for Anfield, with Liverpool leading the race to sign one of England’s most promising talents in a well-planned future deal.