RB Leipzig contact Liverpool over Harvey Elliott travel
RB Leipzig have contacted Liverpool over the potential signing of Harvey Elliott.
While talks are not currently at an advanced stage, discussions between the clubs are ongoing.
The Athletic reported on July 1 that Leipzig were among the clubs interested in a move for Elliott, with Liverpool placing a transfer valuation for the midfielder in excess of £40million plus a buy-back option, or above £50m without one.
Leipzig believe the 22-year-old would be a direct replacement for Xavi Simons, who could leave the German club in the closing weeks of the transfer window.
The Athletic reported on July 29 that Leipzig were in discussions with Chelsea over the potential sale of Dutch international Simons; the 22-year-old scored 10 Bundesliga goals and provided six assists in 2024-25.
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Elliott started just two Premier League matches for Liverpool in 2024-25, both of which came after Arne Slot’s side has already secured the title. He made 28 appearances in total over all competitions, registering five goals and three assists.
The central midfielder said in June that he was wary of “wasting years of my career” due to his lack of game-time at Anfield.
“Nothing makes me want to leave,” Elliott said. “I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. But as I said, most importantly, it’s just about what’s best for my career.”
Elliott was Player of the Tournament at this summer’s Under-21 European Championship, as England sealed a second successive title with victory over Germany in June’s final.
The midfielder scored five goals, including one in the final and two in the semi-final defeat of the Netherlands, as one of only two England players who was a member of both the victorious 2023 and 2025 squads under Lee Carsley
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Elliott has made 147 appearances for Liverpool since signing from Fulham in 2019, and spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Blackburn Rovers.
The England Under-21 international has won six trophies during his time at Anfield.
