Liverpool Star Tipped for Spurs Move After Wirtz Arrival
Midfield Crowding Casts Doubt on Anfield Role
As Liverpool recalibrate under Arne Slot, questions inevitably emerge about the future of several fringe players. Chief among them is Harvey Elliott, the 22-year-old midfielder who, despite flashes of brilliance, struggled for consistent game time last season. Now, with Florian Wirtz arriving in a headline-grabbing £116 million deal from Bayer Leverkusen, Elliott's place in the side appears even more precarious.
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Elliott's technical quality has never been in doubt. But opportunities at Anfield have been limited, and with Slot eager to shape a squad in his own image, movement is expected. A potential fee of around £40 million has been floated for Elliott, which former England striker Darren Bent described as 'a bargain' for a player of his calibre.
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Tottenham Emerge as Potential Suitors
While Wolves and Crystal Palace have both been linked with interest, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara has made a strong case for Elliott to head to Tottenham.
'100 per cent I'd have him at Tottenham. He'd play on the right and compete with Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski,' he said on talkSPORT.
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'Kulusevski is quite a similar player, but I think Harvey Elliott has got something about him.
'He can play in the number 10, further back in central midfield – there's a lot to like and he's only 22. He could definitely play for a team that is playing in Europe.'
It's a view that reflects the changing ambitions at Spurs. With Thomas Frank now in charge, and a European campaign on the horizon, Tottenham are looking to blend experienced talent with youthful potential. Elliott's versatility and energy may well align with that strategy.
Career Pivot May Be Necessary
Elliott's involvement with England at the Under-21 World Cup has only added to his appeal. Composed on the ball, capable of unlocking defences, and comfortable across multiple roles, he possesses traits that make him a desirable prospect in a fluid modern system.
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Yet it's hard to escape the reality that a move could offer him more regular football. Wolves, for example, might offer him a central creative role, particularly with Matheus Cunha reportedly on the move. But such responsibility would come with risk, Wolves look set for another season of struggle, and Elliott would need to shoulder a lot in a potentially unbalanced side.
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At Tottenham, the pressure would be different. The presence of players like James Maddison and Kulusevski might limit his starts, but Spurs are entering a new tactical era. Elliott could thrive as a rotational piece who grows into a starting role, not dissimilar to how Maddison developed at Leicester before commanding influence.
Transfer Window Decision Looms
As things stand, no formal offers have been lodged. But Elliott's future will be one of the more closely watched subplots of the summer. Liverpool, under Slot, may yet carve out a role for him, particularly if other outgoings materialise. Still, should an offer near the £40 million mark come in, especially from a club offering minutes and European competition, a move might suit all parties.
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