Liverpool aren’t done yet, as after securing Florian Wirtz in one of the most talked-about moves of the summer, the Reds are now eyeing a shock £80m swoop for a rising Premier League ‘starboy’. The youngster is seen as the perfect partner to Wirtz in a midfield overhaul that could redefine the club’s playing identity and send a clear signal to their rivals.
There is an air of joy on Merseyside after it emerged earlier today that Liverpool finally have an agreement in place to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Wirtz this summer.
Liverpool have agreed to pay a fixed fee of £100m for the midfielder while promising another £16m in add-ons, which could make it a British record transfer fee if he succeeds at Anfield.
However, Liverpool are now plotting a major deal to sign a Premier League youngster who could become the perfect midfield conduit for Florian Wirtz in Arne Slot’s team.
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According to transfer journalist Krrish, Liverpool have an active interest in signing Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old midfielder this summer.
The England international is considered the next thing in English football, and there is a beeline of clubs who are keen to get their hand on him.
Liverpool are definitely interested in the player for a move in the ongoing transfer window.
It has been claimed that Liverpool had conversations with Wharton’s camp, which included two meetings with his agent towards the end of May.
The Merseyside giants are yet to approach Crystal Palace, and there are no concrete negotiations taking place.
However, Liverpool remain informed about his situation and are prepared to pounce if there is any sign that Palace are considering selling him later this window.
For the moment, Palace do not want to sell Wharton, and it could take over £80m to even bring them to the negotiating table this summer.
