Manchester United and Manchester City are in a wild signing battle for 23-year-old Ellliot Anderson. This match will now have major implications for Liverpool’s activity in the transfer market.
Liverpool have their sights set on Crystal Palace player Adam Wharton and Alex Scott at Bournemouth as candidates to strengthen their midfield, according to Teamtalk, there is growing concern at Anfield that rising transfer fees in the Premier League could complicate their plans to secure the two top targets. With Elliot Anderson signing costing over £120m, this is causing Crystal Palace and Bournemouth to reconsider expectations for their rising midfield stars.
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Liverpool affected by Manchester City’s huge bid for Elliot Anderson
Liverpool currently value Wharton at around £60 million, while Scott is valued at a similar level. Nevertheless, both clubs are expected to wait for significantly higher sums given the latest developments. The English media’s sources indicate that Palace are keeping a close eye on Anderson’s situation and its wider impact on player values. Indeed, sources in south London indicate that Palace believe Wharton’s value could eventually rise well above £100 million if the market continues in its current trajectory.
Bournemouth have already made it clear that they expect a transfer on Scott that exceeds the £60 million they received for Antoine Semenyo, but Anderson’s grand transfer is now leading to further internal discussions about what the midfielder can realistically achieve.
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Liverpool are still active in their search for reinforcements in midfield, but with Premier League clubs increasingly reluctant to sell and transfer fees continuing to rise, sporting director Hughes may eventually be forced to consider options outside of England to secure value in the market.
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