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Despite reports suggesting otherwise, a new update has claimed that Liverpool haven’t ruled out trying to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Recent rumours have stated that the Reds aren’t planning to bring in a new midfielder this summer, despite Curtis Jones heading off to Inter Milan. Wharton has been continually mentioned as an option for Liverpool, with former captain Phil Thompson keen to see the 22-year-old head to Anfield: “Adam Wharton is a player that I would be interested in signing for Liverpool. I can’t understand why nobody, in all this transfer merry-go-round, has picked him up this summer. He is one that you talk about in terms of having good character. “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. They add that the Reds “would make a play” for the £100m-rated England international “should the Eagles soften their stance on his valuation and potential sale.” Adam Wharton can help rescue Liverpool’s frustrating summer It hasn’t been a perfect summer at Liverpool – far from it – with supporters left frustrated by the lack of transfer activity in certain positions, including out wide and in midfield. 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. He plays the game, reads the game and understands the game so well. 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.