Twist: Liverpool may now be planning to sign £100m player with the "world at his feet"

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“At a football club, besides talent, you need people of a good sort, and I’ve always looked at Wharton and thought he’s a good character. I think he’s probably the next player Crystal Palace will have to sell, because they have to sell one a year for big money.” Contrary to what has been said of late, This Is Anfield now report that Wharton may remain an option for Liverpool in the coming weeks, saying they “retain an interest” in him.

It is a strange decision not to replace Jones, and if Wharton is still an option, he could be a wonderful signing, having been lauded by Joel Ward in the past: “I think he’s got the world at his feet. He’s a young lad and he’s very mature, very wise.

His ability on the ball, his vision and what he’s seeing ahead of time is pretty impressive.” As things stand, it still feels more likely that Palace will hold firm, and Liverpool likely won’t bid for Wharton, but he is the dream midfield addition for many, combining class, intelligence and work ethic in front of the defence. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.