Setback for Red Devils! Liverpool beat Manchester United for this £80m signing

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Liverpool Transfer News: Liverpool are leading the charge to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, with Manchester United and Real Madrid also keeping a close eye on the 22-year-old England international. Manchester United Transfer News: Liverpool and Manchester United chase Adam Wharton as Crystal Palace demand £80m This transfer saga is a big deal because sporting director Richard Hughes is making midfield signings a priority, especially with Curtis Jones expected to move on and major questions still surrounding Alexis Mac Allister’s future at Anfield.

Both Liverpool and Manchester United are going into the summer needing a midfield refresh, and Wharton is right at the heart of the conversation. Mac Allister was a massive part of Liverpool’s title win, but his form has dipped lately, and it looks more likely than ever that he could leave.

Liverpool Transfer News: Which club needs Adam Wharton more: Liverpool or Manchester United? Manchester United Transfer News: In my view, Liverpool need Wharton more urgently because their problem is very specific: they need one elite holding midfielder to hold Slot’s system together once the veteran players leave.