Harvey Elliott edges closer to Liverpool exit as mega-money news emerges from Tottenham
Harvey Elliott could now leave Liverpool ahead of the transfer deadline on 1 September.
An Anfield exit could be on the cards for Elliott as he desires regular first-team football, something that Arne Slot cannot guarantee him.
Last season, the 22-year-old featured 18 times in the Premier League, but played the full 90 minutes just once.
Liverpool are reluctantly expected to allow Elliott to leave this summer as he wants to be a first-team regular.
Xavi Simons’ Tottenham move may quicken Harvey Elliott’s exit
RB Leipzig are keen on Elliott and the German side are doing whatever they can to secure his services.
With Xavi Simons on the cusp of joining Tottenham, the Bundesliga outfit are expected to fast-track their pursuit of the former England Under-21s international.
According to Paul Joyce, Leipzig have made direct contact with the Reds over a potential move for Elliott.
The Times journalist stated on 29 August that no official bid had been submitted by the Red Bull-owned club.
Liverpool must demand £40m for Harvey Elliott
Liverpool must demand at least £40million from RB Leipzig and other interested clubs like West Ham, Brighton, Newcastle and Tottenham, as the 22-year-old remains a high-potential talent with two years left on his contract until June 2027, providing significant leverage in negotiations.
Signed from Fulham in 2019 for just £1.5million in compensation, Elliott has since made 149 appearances for the Reds and shone as Player of the Tournament at the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with five goals in six games.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Liverpool | 149 | 15 | 20 |
| Blackburn | 42 | 7 | 11 |
| Fulham | 3 | 0 | 0 |
In today’s inflated football market, an initial £40million, potentially rising to £50million without a buy-back clause, is a fair valuation for Elliott’s versatility as an attacking midfielder or winger, his Premier League experience and international pedigree.
Accepting less would undervalue his resale potential and Liverpool’s academy success, especially amid their squad rebuild under Slot.
It’s clear that the Dutchman does not see him as his top five midfielders in the hierarchy and he’s not going to have too many opportunities to prove his worth, so a sale may benefit all parties.
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