Harvey Elliott is edging closer to the Anfield exit as reports in Germany suggest he has agreed personal terms with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old, once one of J\u00fcrgen Klopp\u2019s trusted midfielders, has seen his role diminish under new boss Arne Slot, sparking growing speculation of a summer departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leipzig view Elliott as their priority signing to replace Xavi Simons, who looks set to join Chelsea rather than return to Bayern Munich. According to Sky Germany\u2019s Florian Plettenberg, Leipzig are confident Elliott could step straight into Simons\u2019 role as their main creative force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool are open to letting Elliott leave, but only if the right offer comes in. The Premier League champions reportedly value him between \u00a340\u201350 million, depending on add-ons and payment structure. Having already raised over \u00a3220 million in player sales this summer, a deal for Elliott could push their outgoing total beyond the \u00a3250 million mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That said, insider reports suggest Liverpool\u2019s hierarchy are torn. Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that while the club \u201cwould reluctantly sanction a sale at the right price,\u201d their preference is still to keep Elliott as a valued squad player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slot himself is understood to admire the midfielder\u2019s versatility, but Elliott\u2019s limited minutes last season \u2014 just two league starts and a total of 371 minutes \u2014 underline why the England U21 international may look elsewhere for regular playing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking candidly on Liverpool\u2019s pre-season tour of Asia, Elliott admitted his situation is not straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIf I had it my way, I would be here for the rest of my career. I love everything about the club, but at the same time I kind of need to be selfish and see what\u2019s best for me. I have big ambitions. I want to get in the World Cup squad. I want to keep being successful as a player.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Those ambitions are unlikely to be fulfilled as a fringe option, and Leipzig\u2019s promise of a central role may prove too tempting to resist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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