Liverpool have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton in recent months.
One area where Liverpool have lacked depth is in midfield, an issue that has continued into the current season.
Curtis Jones could leave during the January transfer window, and Wataru Endo hasn’t been used regularly in league matches under Slot.
While Wharton’s name has surfaced before, a move hasn’t developed. But another player is now being discussed as a possible addition this week.
Ben Jacobs has named Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as an option for Liverpool
During an interview with The United Stand, journalist Ben Jacobs provided a transfer update on Liverpool.
He spoke about potential midfield options and, while also playing down Wharton, mentioned Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers.
He said: “Yeah, it’s kind of fake news that Liverpool have agreed a deal for Adam Wharton. I respect the reporting of others, but my info is that there’s no five-year deal. It’s not predetermined that Wharton is going to Liverpool.
“Crystal Palace, by the way, would love to extend his contract, but Wharton wants to play Champions League football.
“So summer might end up being a natural parting of ways, but I’m not aware of Liverpool making a move yet for Adam Wharton. And I’ve said many times I think if Liverpool look to add another midfielder, it might be someone more like Ndiaye – not Ndiaye by the way – but more like his profile. And that’s where somebody like Morgan Rogers comes in.”
Morgan Rogers and Liverpool: Assessing the fit
Liverpool do need reinforcements in midfield, but Rogers doesn’t quite fit the profile they’re lacking.
While he’s a talented player, his strengths lie more in advanced roles like the number 10 or on the left wing, rather than deeper in midfield where Liverpool are short on options.
If he were to play as an attacking midfielder, it would mean that Dominik Szoboszlai would have to start elsewhere.
Similarly, using Rogers off the left would prevent Florian Wirtz and Szoboszlai from starting in the same eleven.
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