“Transfer bid being considered – Major early development in Liverpool’s target saga”

Liverpool, Man City, and Real Madrid Monitoring Adam Wharton Situation

Adam Wharton has emerged as a major transfer talking point in recent months, and reports suggest Liverpool, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are all keeping a close eye on the Crystal Palace midfielder.

With Eberechi Eze already joining Arsenal and Marc Guehi tipped for a move to Liverpool before the transfer window shuts, Wharton could be the next big name to leave Selhurst Park. The big question is when.

Could Wharton Join Liverpool?

According to transfer expert Mark Brus (CaughtOffside), Palace are preparing for potential late offers. While Liverpool are known admirers of the 21-year-old, they’re not currently expected to push for a deal before the September 1 deadline.

Instead, Manchester City and Real Madrid appear more likely to make a move. City have been following Wharton’s development closely, while Real Madrid—reportedly interested—may be held back by financial constraints under Xabi Alonso.

Price Tag and Palace’s Position

Given the timing and the difficulty Palace would face in finding a replacement, Wharton’s price is reportedly set at around £100 million. But this isn’t just last-minute inflation—Wharton’s stats highlight his creative quality:

Expected Assists (xAG): 0.21 per 90 (95th percentile)

Shot-Creating Actions: 3.94 per 90 (92nd percentile)
(Stats via FBref, last 365 days, compared to top five European leagues)

What Next for Liverpool?

Having missed out on Florian Wirtz, Manchester City are still searching for a long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne, making Wharton a logical target. While they are reportedly weighing up a late bid, Crystal Palace may resist letting another key player leave in the same window.

That could open the door for Liverpool and Real Madrid to return to the table in the future, possibly in January or next summer.

For now, Wharton remains one to watch—both on the pitch and in the market.