Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Liverpool eye Adam Wharton as Curtis Jones nears Inter exit
Liverpool are plotting a big-money move for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton to fill the void left by Curtis Jones.


A. Wharton
player
Player
Adam Wharton
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Crystal Palace
Linked club
Liverpool
Reported fee
Could rise towards £100 million
What happened. Liverpool are targeting Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a potential replacement for Curtis Jones, who is close to joining Inter Milan.
- Crystal Palace are determined to keep Wharton, an England international.
- The move is ambitious and could cost Liverpool up to £100 million.
- Liverpool must decide whether to replace Jones before the transfer window closes.
Liverpool may need to act quickly if Jones departs, with Wharton seen as a top target.
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