RB Leipzig is in conversation to sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool as a replacement for Xavi Simons, who may move to Chelsea for £ 60 million, although the Reds will keep the price tag of the Dutchman
RB Leipzig weighs a movement for Liverpool Ace Harvey Elliott to replace £ 60 million Rated Chelsea Target Xavi Simons. But the potential movement of the Dutchman could advise the Reds on the price tag of the statistically superior Elliott.
Allegedly there are discussions underway between the Bundesliga side and the representatives of Elliott, who, with the arrival of attacks of talents such as Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, can find Gametime scarce on Anfield.
Leipzig Secure Simons, a similar player like Elliott, in January in January of Paris Saint-Germain after an impressive loan of 18 months, in a deal worth £ 44 million. But they now appreciate him at a good £ 60 million. This appreciation will undoubtedly be in the heads of the Liverpool bosses when it comes to negotiating a prize for Elliott, he was allowed to be open to the transfer.
Although both players are born in April 2023, it is the Liverpool star who has a higher experience, with 192 club performances compared to Simons' 135. Elliott can also be considered more top experience, after he has made 118 performances in the Premier League and European competitions.
Although Simons has clocked 120 performances, this figure includes a loan in PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie and two seasons to the periphery of the PSG team in competitions that are considered less defensive challenging than the Premier League.
Elliott performs better than Simons in terms of target contributions (0.7 to 0.65), expected assists (0.5 to 0.26 – 0.3), progressive wears (8 to 3.5 – 4) and shot -made actions (4.5 – 5 to 4) per 90 minutes, of which Chelsea may want to make.
Given his consistent performance in the Premier League and European competitions for several seasons, as well as his recent success in the under-21 euros, where he was appointed player of the tournament and England helped to conquer the title, Liverpool has no plans to let Elliott go cheaply, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Last season, under Arne Slot, Elliott found his playing time limited while struggling to win the top form back after a broken base. Despite the fact that he made 28 performances, he only started six times and was only included in the starting line-up in the Premier League after the title was secured.
Nevertheless, he managed to score five goals and offer three assists during the campaign and made an impression on his new head coach in the last weeks of the season, who did nothing to reduce the high appreciation of the club of Elliott.
In recent months, the lifelong fan of Liverpool has openly spoken about his situation about his situation, the most recently during the club's tour through the Far East. In a candid chat with the Anfield -Wrap in Asia, Elliott familiar his deep affection for Liverpool, but acknowledged the need to consider his career prospects and playing time.
“If I had it my way, I would be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that,” Elliott explained. “I love everything at the club, but at the same time I have to be a bit selfish and see what is best for me.
“I have great ambitions. I want in the [2026] World Cup team. As a player, I want to continue to be successful. It is something that I still have to judge. I have to talk to everyone and assess the situation. We have many new players who have arrived, so I am not sure whether it is blocking the path for me. It is something I have to look at and decide. “
Although Leipzig is reportedly in discussions about a possible transfer, they must offer a reasonable amount to seduce Elliott from Liverpool in the light of the appreciation of Simons. Especially seen, Liverpool will know exactly the funds with which they play when Chelsea has made their move.