Liverpool transfer news as $28m Premier League ace ‘wanted’ and young talent could be released

Liverpool have just one game left this season and therefore only one left Jürgen Klopp at the helm. After the 3-3 draw with Aston Villa, only the game at Anfield against Wolves remains before the summer.

And with Arne Slot set to take over from Klopp, it could be a busy spell. There have already been several appointments made behind the scenes, with Michael Edwards returning to work for FSG. And on the transfer front, there might be a few things to watch out for.

First, a new center back needs to be found, as Jarell Quansah has done this season. Liverpool need more depth in that area with Joël Matip was preparing to leave with a clear road and Ibrahima Konaté has struggled at times with frustrating setbacks due to injuries.

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Here’s Liverpool.com’s verdict on the transfer gossip swirling around the Reds today, including links to a Premier League wonderkid. A busy summer could be in store for the Reds’ hierarchy.

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)

Crystal Palace only signed Adam Wharton in January, spending $28m (£22m/€26m) to secure the services of the 20-year-old midfield talent from Blackburn Rovers. But according to a report from TBR Football, he could be on the move again, with Liverpool just one of many big European sides interested in signing him after a strong start to life in the top flight.

In addition to Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus are also keen on the player. Wharton has made 44 appearances at senior level this season, with 26 coming in the Championship with Blackburn before his move to South London.

Liverpool.com says: Wharton is a player Liverpool should be pursuing as a long-term target, but signing him immediately from Crystal Palace would be a bold move. He wouldn’t come cheap either, having just transferred for a pretty substantial fee.

Mateusz Musiałowski (Liverpool)

Young Liverpool winger Mateusz Musiałowski will be released at the end of his contract this summer, according to This Is Anfield. The 20-year-old Pole made a senior appearance for the Reds when he came off the bench against Sparta Prague in the last 16 of the Europa League on March 7 this year.

Liverpool.com says: Musiałowski will be best remembered for the goal he scored against Newcastle United U18s in 2021 after a mazy dribble that saw him beat several men. But due to injury and lack of consistency, he has struggled to get going since then and a move elsewhere seems to be the best thing for his career.