Liverpool abandon £100m pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton
Liverpool have ended their interest in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as new manager Andoni Iraola focuses on other transfer targets.
The Reds had been heavily linked with a £100m move for the England international during the current summer window.
However, the Merseyside club have now completely stepped back from negotiations with the Eagles.
Iraola reportedly feels the highly-rated midfield prospect does not fit his preferred tactical style of play.
Focus shifts to attacking reinforcements
The Anfield hierarchy are instead prioritising attacking additions before addressing their options in the middle of the park.
Finding a reliable replacement for Mohamed Salah remains the absolute primary objective for the Premier League outfit.
The prolific Egyptian forward, alongside Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, departed on a free transfer at the end of last season.
Losing such phenomenal goalscoring production in the final third presents a significant rebuilding challenge for the new managerial regime.
Rebuilding after a fifth-place finish
Liverpool are aiming to significantly overhaul their squad following a disappointing fifth-place finish in the English top flight.
Victor Munoz has already arrived at the club after officials successfully hijacked Newcastle United’s proposed deal for the winger.
Despite this early business, further structural additions across the pitch are deemed essential for the upcoming campaign.
Efforts to secure Yan Diomande appear to have stalled, with the sought-after target now expected to join Paris St-Germain.
Meanwhile, the club have also reportedly held preliminary discussions regarding a potential move for PSG forward Bradley Barcola.