🔴 Liverpool interested in Adam Wharton

Liverpool FC are now one of several top clubs tracking Adam Wharton.

Crystal Palace FC value him at around £80 million and are prepared to demand that fee if he leaves this summer. �

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📈 Why Wharton is in demand

The 22-year-old has quickly become one of the Premier League’s standout young midfielders since joining Palace in 2024. �

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Known for his composure, passing, and game control, he’s already attracting interest from clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid. �

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🔄 Why Liverpool are looking at midfield changes

Liverpool’s interest isn’t random — it’s tied to possible squad changes:

Curtis Jones

Could leave Anfield, with previous interest from Inter Milan. �

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Alexis Mac Allister

His future is uncertain, with links to Real Madrid and contract concerns. �

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👉 Because of this, Liverpool are actively exploring midfield reinforcements.

⚙️ How Wharton fits Liverpool

Manager Arne Slot wants to refresh and upgrade the midfield. �

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Wharton could:

Add deep-lying creativity

Compete with players like Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai

Become a long-term core player

⚠️ One concern

Some reports say Liverpool have minor doubts about his physicality and intensity in a high-press system. �

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🧠 Bottom line

✔️ Interest is real and recent

✔️ £80m price tag is accurate

✔️ Move depends on outgoings + competition from other clubs

Right now, it’s a serious transfer battle, not a done deal.

If you want, I can break down:

�⁠Whether Wharton is actually worth £80m

Or �⁠Liverpool’s likely midfield lineup next season with/without him

A bold and unexpected prediction has taken over social media, sparking intense reactions from football fans worldwide. A so-called “supercomputer” has simulated the upcoming clash between Everton and Liverpool FC and the result it produced is turning heads for all the wrong reasons

According to the model, the projected scoreline is far from what most supporters would consider realistic. Instead of the tight, hard-fought battle typically associated with this historic rivalry, the system has delivered an outcome that many fans are calling outrageous, unbelievable, and even laughable

The Merseyside derby has always been known for its intensity, physicality, and unpredictability. Form often goes out the window when these two sides meet, with passion and pride playing just as big a role as tactics and quality. That’s exactly why this prediction has raised so many eyebrows

Supporters quickly flooded online platforms with reactions. Some dismissed the result as pure nonsense, arguing that no algorithm can truly capture the emotion and chaos of a derby clash  Others, however, are quietly intrigued, entertaining the possibility that football might once again deliver the unexpected

Supercomputer models typically rely on advanced data such as player performance metrics, expected goals, recent form, and historical matchups. They simulate fixtures thousands of times to generate probabilities and likely outcomes. Still, even the most sophisticated systems are not immune to extreme or unlikely scenarios appearing in their projections

What makes this particular prediction stand out is just how far it strays from conventional expectations. Derby matches between Everton and Liverpool are usually closely contested, often decided by fine margins rather than dramatic scorelines. This is why the current projection feels so shocking to many observers

While some fans are enjoying the humor and chaos surrounding the prediction, others see it as a reminder that football remains unpredictable. No matter how advanced technology becomes, the game continues to defy logic when emotions run high on the pitch

Whether the supercomputer ends up being wildly wrong or surprisingly accurate, one thing is certain: anticipation for the Merseyside derby has just reached another level

Liverpool’s season went from bad to worse against PSG.

Hugo Ekitiké’s season is over. | Liverpool FC

A miserable Champions League night for Liverpool took another downward turn when Hugo Ekitiké collapsed to the turf late in the first half of the 2–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

The summer signing was in visible distress as he left the pitch on a stretcher and immediate fears of a serious problem were exacerbated by Arne Slot’s postgame comments.

“Hugo looks really bad but it is difficult to say how bad,” Slot confessed.

“Let’s see. It doesn’t look good, that is clear.”

Center back Ibrahima Konaté was similarly downbeat, adding: “I think it is bad. I don’t know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming it is very, very hard for him and I send him my prayers.”

Here’s everything you need to know about Ekitiké’s injury.

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What Injury Does Ekitiké Have?

There was immediate concern from both sets of players. | Catherine Ivill/AMA/Getty Images

No formal diagnosis has been revealed just yet, but fans were left incredibly worried by the sight of a devastated Ekitiké needing a stretcher to leave the field.

Ekitiké was grabbing his ankle as he sat on the ground, indicating a potential Achilles injury. Problems in that area can range in severity.

Reports in France state that, unfortunately, Ekitiké has ruptured his Achilles tendon, forcing him into an extended period on the sidelines.

When Will Ekitiké Return From Injury?

Ekitiké left the field on a stretcher. | Liverpool FC/Getty Images

Again, a timeline can only be established once the full extent of Ekitiké’s injury is determined.

If Ekitiké has suffered an nasty Achilles injury, the usual recovery timeline sits at around nine months and it would take a superhuman effort for him to be back on the pitch before the end of 2026.

His absence could stretch well into 2027 if any setbacks arise. Realistically, Ekitiké may not be back to his best until the start of the 2027–28 campaign.

What Matches Could Ekitiké Miss Through Injury?

More bad news for Arne Slot. | Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images

With just six games and as many weeks left of the season, Ekitiké’s 2025–26 campaign was accepted to be over before any tests were conducted.

A ruptured Achilles means Ekitiké is staring at nine months on the sidelines at the very least. Not only is his season over, but the Frenchman will also be denied a spot at his first World Cup, which gets underway in just under eight weeks.

Nine months would put Ekitiké’s return at January 2027 but, as Slot has been eager to stress this season with fellow striker Alexander Isak, being back on the pitch is not the same as returning to a pre-injury level.

While Liverpool fans may see Ekitiké back in action early next year, they will have to be incredibly patient while he works his way back to full fitness.

Liverpool’s Remaining Premier League Fixtures

Opponent

Date

Everton (A)

April 19

Crystal Palace (H)

April 25

Man Utd (A)

May 3

Chelsea (H)

May 9

Aston Villa (A)

May 17

Brentford (H)

May 24