Harvey Elliott’s unsure Liverpool future has taken one other twist, with a Dutch worldwide’s request to depart his membership probably impacting a transfer.
RB Leipzig are reportedly weighing up a swoop for the 22-year-old, however David Ornstein, writing in The Athletic’s Switch DealSheet, has made clear that any transfer is prone to hinge on Xavi Simons.
Xavi Simons has been linked to Liverpool up to now
In keeping with Ornstein, “RB Leipzig are among the many golf equipment inquisitive about Elliott.
“It’s not clear whether or not Leipzig could be pursuing a mortgage or a everlasting transfer, however any supply could be contingent upon gross sales happening first, together with of midfielder Xavi Simons, who has requested to depart the membership.”
Simons is a reputation identified to many Liverpool followers, with stories suggesting Jurgen Klopp tried to lure the participant to Anfield throughout his reign as our boss.
The attacking midfielder scored 11 objectives and supplied 8 assists in 33 video games final season for the Bundesliga outfit.
He’s a Netherlands worldwide, identical to Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong and Arne Slot.
Leipzig hyperlinks to Elliott might develop stronger if Simons is offered
Whereas there isn’t any suggestion Liverpool would transfer for Simons themselves, the domino impact of his departure could possibly be felt at Anfield.
Elliott has grown pissed off underneath our head coach, with minutes proving arduous to return by. His complete of simply 360 minutes within the Premier League final season highlighted a diminishing position following Slot’s arrival.
Liverpool’s file signing of Florian Wirtz solely provides additional competitors within the attacking midfield space, and Elliott is alleged to be open to a transfer that may reignite his profession.
Leipzig, a aspect identified for creating younger expertise, would symbolize a logical step if they will safe funds from Simons’ departure.
It appears we’ve set our value for the England U21 star, Ornstein suggesting we’re searching for a suggestion of both £40m with a buyback choice, or £50m+ with out one.
Elliott, a boyhood Pink, might not be determined to depart, however after 5 objectives and three assists in restricted minutes final season, the curiosity is simply pure.
It is a story which will evolve shortly as soon as Leipzig resolve the Simons scenario.
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