RB Leipzig has opened discussions with Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott over a possible switch, with the 22-year-old rising because the German membership’s precedence goal to switch the departing Xavi Simons, Softfootball understands.
Talks have now progressed to the stage of contract negotiations, with Leipzig eager to current a long-term undertaking that places Elliott on the coronary heart of their attacking rebuild. The Bundesliga facet is transferring decisively, having already misplaced Simons, who’s set to affix Chelsea, and Elliott is considered as the perfect successor by way of profile, age, and technical ceiling.
Based on switch journalist Fabrizio Romano, he posted the information on his X deal with in regards to the Bundesliga membership’s curiosity in Elliott.
He wrote on his X deal with as this:
“RB Leipzig have began discussing contract phrases with Harvey Elliott as a precedence goal to switch Xavi Simons. Discussions are ongoing; we’re ready to know the participant’s determination.”
Sources near the deal instructed Softfootball that Elliott has but to make a ultimate determination, however Leipzig are doing all they’ll to persuade him. Softfootball additionally reported the deal, stating that Leipzig had begun an official dialog for Elliott.
The deal additionally acquired thicker after Leipzig membership executives recognized the England U21 worldwide as a participant who suits completely into the membership’s philosophy. Leipzig has been monitoring Elliott, particularly primarily based on his performances final season, the place he featured for Liverpool 26 occasions throughout all competitions, scoring 5 occasions.
In the meantime, Liverpool is claimed to worth Elliott at £50 million, a price ticket that might be a sticking level for RB Leipzig. His present market worth is nearer to €30 million, making negotiations tough. Leipzig’s monetary flexibility could hinge on the sale of Simons and Benjamin Šeško, who is ready to affix Manchester United this week.
Leipzig additionally sees Elliott as a superb deal, particularly on the asking worth positioned by Liverpool for the younger prospect.
