Priced at £75 million or more, Liverpool target Crystal Palace midfielder

Liverpool are preparing to make an offer for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with the England international valued at more than £75 million.

Wharton has been linked with exit rumours in recent months. His performances at Crystal Palace have been impressive enough that Liverpool have followed him for a long time and are expected to make a move in the upcoming transfer window.

Crystal Palace will not let him leave easily.

Crystal Palace clearly do not want to lose such an important player midway through the season, and any transfer may have to wait until next summer. Liverpool need a player who can protect the defence and win back possession in midfield, and Wharton fits that profile.

According to TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace's asking price for the midfielder is likely to exceed £75 million, while Liverpool have the financial capability to complete the deal. At the same time, they will have to face competition from Newcastle United. Newcastle have approved the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, and they also need to add quality in midfield.

Wharton's next step

Wharton has already proven his ability at Crystal Palace, and he naturally hopes to take the next step in his career. Joining a major club that regularly competes in the Champions League and challenges for trophies would be an ideal choice. He previously helped Crystal Palace win the UEFA Conference League and the FA Cup, and he has now seemingly outgrown what the club can offer, making a search for a new challenge understandable.

In the coming months, it will be worth watching whether Liverpool or Newcastle will make the first move.