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Teen Midfielder Downplays Liverpool Interest in Recent Transfer Talk

Jurgen Klopp

As the January transfer window approaches, there are lots of rumors about Liverpool trying to sign different players. One player they’re talking about is Adam Wharton, a 19-year-old midfielder from Blackburn Rovers. People think he’s a really talented young player in the Championship. Even though people are saying he might leave Blackburn, he just signed a new contract with them at Ewood Park. Addressing inquiries regarding the existence of a release clause in his contract, the midfielder expressed uncertainty, stating to the Lancashire Telegraph,

“Not that I am aware of. I am not a lawyer, I haven’t seen the ins and outs of the contract but I don’t think so.”

In response to reported interest from top-flight clubs, Wharton adopted a nonchalant stance, dismissing the buzz surrounding his future.

“I think it’s something that comes part and parcel with being a footballer,”

he commented. Indifferent to the speculation, Wharton emphasized his focus on the game and his commitment to Blackburn Rovers, stating,

“Speculation will come and go, whatever happens, happens. It won’t affect my game.”

The midfielder further highlighted his detachment from the transfer gossip, acknowledging that much of what circulates online remains unverified, and he often discovers news through social media like everyone else.

Adam Wharton Brushes Off Transfer Speculation About Potential Exit

For Blackburn fans, Adam Wharton dealing with transfer rumors is a good thing. Even though he’s young, he handles it really professionally, especially when big clubs like Liverpool are interested. While other players might get distracted, Wharton stays calm and focused. In an interview with the Lancashire Telegraph, he said his cool attitude comes from his agent, Gregg Broughton. Having a good agent, according to Wharton, is super important for making smart decisions in his football career. Wharton expressed his awareness of the complexities within football decision-making, stating,

“I know how football works, I am not stupid. I know what is right and what’s wrong, I won’t make any stupid decisions to jeopardize my career.”

If Adam Wharton moves to Liverpool, a club famous for developing young players, it makes you wonder what he’s thinking. But, it seems like he’s happy where he is at Blackburn and likes getting better slowly. Even though he plays a lot for Blackburn, he knows it would be tough to join Liverpool because they have really good players already. We’re not sure what’s going to happen next for him, but Wharton seems like a guy who wants to keep getting better and make smart choices in his career.

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