They also lost out to Romeo Lavia in the same window, but got one back the following summer when Chelsea lost Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool<\/a>. <\/p>\n That tit-for-tat relationship saw another chapter unfold just last week, when Chelsea agreed to sign 16-year-old Deinner Ordonez<\/a>, someone Liverpool had been in talks with. <\/p>\n And the latest transfer tangle involving the two Premier League big-hitters has an update, with Liverpool entering talks for a top target. <\/p>\n Adam Wharton has emerged as one of the brightest midfield talents in Europe, drawing interest from some of the biggest clubs home and abroad. <\/p>\n Chelsea have discussed a swap for Wharton<\/a>, sending Trevoh Chalobah back the other way. <\/p>\n Liverpool have long held an interest in the Crystal Palace star, and a report from DAVEOCKOP<\/a> reveals talks are taking place. <\/p>\n The report states: \u201cLiverpool are holding initial talks to discuss signing Crystal Palace and England star Adam Wharton in 2026\u2026 <\/p>\n \u201cBased on our understanding, this is a move likely for the summer of 2026 rather than in the January window.\u201d <\/p>\n This is a problem for the Blues, as the same outlet previously relayed Wharton\u2019s preference for Anfield. If Liverpool can land on a price, Chelsea may be left out in the cold. <\/p>\n The Blues are also monitoring Elliot Anderson, so maybe they will direct their attention elsewhere. <\/p>\n Should Chelsea sell Enzo Fernandez to buy Elliot Anderson? The race for Adam Wharton is heating up <\/p>\n As well as Chelsea and Liverpool, Man United and Real Madrid are interested in the 21-year-old. <\/p>\n He\u2019s as good as anyone technically and has been key to Palace\u2019s recent success under Oliver Glasner. <\/p>\n Chelsea have plenty of depth, but would not turn down a talent like Wharton, especially considering they have been trying to offload another midfielder \u2014 Chelsea offered Lavia to Man United in a swap deal<\/a> over the summer. <\/p>\n But there will be plenty of competition for his signature, and fending off the likes of Madrid and Liverpool could get expensive. <\/p>\n![\"Adam](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2200633402-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Sebastian Frej\/MB Media\/Getty ImagesLiverpool hold talks with Crystal Palace for Adam Wharton amid Chelsea interest <\/p>\n