Liverpool are reportedly in talks to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Manchester United are also interested in the player.
Liverpool Step Up Interest in Wharton
Liverpool have reportedly stepped up their interest and are in ‘advanced talks’ to sign Wharton from Palace, according to reports. Palace are reportedly demanding an £80 million fee for the 22-year-old. Wharton was signed for an initial £18m from Blackburn Rovers two years ago.
The England international is reportedly not short of options. Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly both keen on a deal in the summer transfer window.
Interest in Senesi
The report adds that Liverpool are also in discussions to sign Marcos Senesi. Senesi’s contract with Bournemouth expires at the end of the season.
Tottenham have also reportedly made an approach to sign the Argentine centre-back on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Wharton Comments on Future
Asked about his future at Palace this week, Wharton said ‘Obviously the praise is good and being linked with big clubs it’s obviously a compliment in a way.”
‘As much praise as you get, there’s also the other side of it where other people don’t think you are doing very well or other clubs don’t want you because they don’t like this thing about you.
‘I don’t really pay attention to it. I know that I’m doing well. The coach will tell me. To them, they’re the ones who can have the biggest impact on me and help me develop my career. The outside ones, I don’t really focus on it. I just try to focus on myself.’
Wharton is reportedly attracting interest from several clubs.