Liverpool handed massive Adam Wharton boost as major update emerges | OneFootball

Liverpool are in desperate need of new players.

Their first-team squad have massively under-delivered this season and, unless they quickly improve their ranks, they could be left even further behind by their rivals.

Most fans though that Arne Slot's men would be one of the main contenders for the Premier League title but, as proven by their fifth-place finish, that's far from the case.

Each area of the Reds' team could do with a new face or two and, the fact that no concrete moves have been made yet is rather worrying.

handed a boost in their chase for Adam Wharton.

Crystal Palace are looking at signing Shea Charles

Wharton has been one of the Premier League's best number sixes this term with the Englishman winning three trophies in the last 12 months.

Crystal Palace's recent Conference League win proves how good they are and, even though Wharton hasn't been taken to the 2026 World Cup, he's still an exceptional talent.

And, since he's one of the most sought-after midfielders in the world, it's hardly surprising to see Palace vying for the transfer of a new midfielder, which could lead to Wharton being moved on.

That is, if a report from Sebastien Vidal is to be believed.

"Leeds United is pushing to sign Shea Charles this summer. The Southampton midfielder, long admired by Daniel Farke, is seen as a profile capable of following the trajectory of Ethan Ampadu at Elland Road," he wrote.

"Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are also monitoring the situation."

Liverpool need to figure out their transfer priorities as soon as possible

Seeing as though Slot seems to be staying in charge of Liverpool, it's clear that the Dutchman and Richard Hughes need to get on the same page about their recruitment this summer.

There's a lot of changes that need to take place for the Reds to become title challengers again and, if they don't spend a decent chunk of change, they'll be shooting themselves in the foot.

Even though Ryan Gravenberch may have been handed a bumper new deal at the start of the season, he's not been at his best and at the moment, he's failing to live up to the £280,000-per-week that he's being given.

However, the introduction of someone such as Wharton could spur the former Bayern Munich man on the become better or even allow him to be moved further forward in Slot's midfield three.

There are so many ifs and buts ahead of the 2026-27 summer transfer window and if we're being honest, nobody knows exactly what's going to happen.