Liverpool have a big decision to make over Harvey Elliott during this summer’s transfer window. The playmaker only made two Premier League starts for the champions last season – both of which came after the title was wrapped up.
Arne Slot simply did not trust the 22-year-old in the biggest moments and that treatment has led to a discussion over the England under-21 international’s future.
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Elliott is under contract until 2027 and there is little prospect of him signing a new deal with his minutes so restricted.
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There is believed to be Premier League interest from Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Wolves, but Elliott has so far issued no preference on his next move.
Back in January it was also speculated that Borussia Dortmund and Brighton were interested in the out-of-favour creative midfielder.
Sporting director Richard Hughes is believed to value Elliott at £40m to £50m – and he could be sacrificed this summer if the right bid materialises.
Elliott ‘lacks intensity’
Now comes a report in Football Insider, which appears to seal Elliott’s fate.
The player does not possess the right out-of-possession characteristics to hold down a place in Arne Slot’s team, according to the report, with Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai far ahead of him in the pecking order.
“Liverpool’s coaches are said to believe the 22-year-old lacks the intensity off the ball required to fit into their playing style on a regular basis and be a nailed-on starter,” the report reads.
And, accordingly, a move to Serie A might be on the cards for the former Fulham man.
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Will Elliott move to Italy?
“Harvey Elliott is most likely to join a Serie A club if he leaves Liverpool this summer,” the report states.
“Elliott’s game would be better suited to Serie A, and there is believed to be early interest from two leading Italian clubs.
“Clubs in Germany’s Bundesliga are also understood to be monitoring the left-footed star’s situation.”
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The names of the clubs involved are not disclosed in the report.
Elliott is a quality player, with two Premier League title-winning campaigns behind him and is deserving of regular football at this stage of his career.
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