Harvey Elliott is expected to be the next Liverpool player to leave during the summer transfer window.
The club has already approved several departures this transfer period, including key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez.
Although the 22-year-old midfielder would prefer to remain at Anfield, he has made it clear that securing more playing time is a top priority for the 2025/26 season.
Jurgen Klopp is set to assist RB Leipzig in signing Harvey Elliott.
The main question for Elliott is which club might be interested in acquiring him this summer. Luckily for the English midfielder, this could be influenced by former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp’s role at RB Leipzig.
With Xavi Simons likely to be signed by Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea, Leipzig will need to fill a key spot in their starting lineup.
Christian Falk recently told CaughtOffside:
“After dealing with neck pain, Xavi Simons returned to training on Tuesday. Leipzig remains open to selling him for €60m-70m (£52m-60.7m). The transfer to Chelsea is on hold until the Blues make a suitable offer. If that deal falls through, Leipzig already has their eyes on Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott as a replacement. Jurgen Klopp, Leipzig’s head of global football and Elliott’s former coach at Liverpool, is expected to play a key role in persuading him to join.”
Regarding Elliott’s transfer fee, sources close to Liverpool say the club will likely seek around £50m for the U21 Euros winner. This aligns with recent sales such as Tyler Morton, who went for £15m.
Elliott has been an important part of Klopp’s Liverpool squad, making 28 appearances (822 minutes) under Arne Slot last season. With two years left on his contract, Liverpool will understandably expect a fair price for this promising young Premier League talent.
Elliott would be an excellent replacement for Xavi Simons at Leipzig.
When comparing their stats per 90 minutes:
Harvey Elliott’s non-penalty expected goals (xG) is 0.4, expected assists (xAG) 0.18, and shot-creating actions 4.48.
Xavi Simons’ non-penalty xG is 0.21, xAG 0.25, and shot-creating actions 4.71.
While Elliott isn’t quite as creative as Simons statistically, he contributes significantly in the final third and is known for his strong work ethic.
Additionally, the slower pace of the Bundesliga compared to the Premier League might suit Elliott’s style, as he lacks the top-end speed found in Liverpool’s attacking players.
With regular playing time, it’s likely that the former Fulham player would flourish as a key figure in Ole Werner’s team.
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