Liverpool has been one of the busier clubs in this summer's transfer market, clearly of the opinion that reinforcement while they are preferred to wait at the height of their forces until it is clear that certain areas of the team need attention.
To date, the Reds Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman have signed, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Jarrel Quansah, Tyler Morton, Nat Phillips and Caoimhin have all Destay.
It seems that Darwin Nunez is about to become a member of Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal, Federico Chiesa seems to be excess to requirements and Arne Slot clearly still has a strong interest in Newcastle -Schutter Alexander Isak.
That is why the composition of the start XI from Liverpool could look considerably different in the 2025/26 season than in the previous campaign.
Harvey Elliott remains loved by Liverpool fans
A player who is loved by Anfield's believers, but has never really been able to set up a claim for a regular starting place is the 22-year-old Harvey Elliott.
Although it is still a bit raw for the more silky playing style of Liverpool, his persistent way of working has always found a favor with the supporters who appreciate the efforts that he always gives to the team, even though he only receives volatile minutes here and there.
Indeed, in the Premier League last season he only succeeded 360 minutes or four total games, even if the records show that he participated in 18 top matches, of which only two started.
In a World Cup year, that is clearly not enough for a player who consistently seemed to be the U21 side of England, including this summer's successful European championship.
A movement away from Anfield seems almost certain
A recent interview seemed to suggest that the Boyhood Liverpool Elliott supporter had finally resigned when moving.
“If I had it my way, I would be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that. I love everything at the club, but at the same time I have to be a bit selfish with myself and see what is best for me. I have great ambitions, I want to get to the World Cup team and remain successful as a player.
“I think it is still something that I have to judge, I have to have a conversation with everyone and assess the situation. Of course we have many new players who have arrived, so I am not sure whether it is blocking the path for me. It's something for me to decide and look.”
Bundesliga -Outfit RB Leipzig felt the ability to replace Xavi Simons and opened the first conversations with Liverpool to test the waters with regard to a possible transfer for the English man.
A run in the side brings dividends
Although Elliott has managed only 18 goals in the past seven seasons, of which seven were scored with Blackburn in the Championship season 2021/22 – Simons has 40 in the domestic competition compared – there must be a recognition of how little the first has played.
Arne Slot on Harvey Elliottopta perform by statistics
Moreover, when he has received a point in the side, Blackburn is the perfect example, he scored goals and gave assists – 11 in the season in the Lancashire -Outfit.
Players who are in and out of the first team cannot be expected to build some rhythm and, as a result, their lack of output damages their chances in more minutes. It is a vicious circle.
Similar to Simons in some areas
From the point of view of Leipzig, if they were going to have conversations with a view to making a transfer possible, they would get a player who, in the seasons where he received the most minutes, has a chosing accuracy of at least 50%.
Harvey Elliott Radar Graphic – Premier League 2024/25Opta perform by statistics
His conversion rate of only 6.1% last season in the Premier League refers to where he should make a huge improvement, especially with Simons' at 16.7% in the same time frame, but where Elliott can excel with his death.
Both in terms of reach and accuracy, there is hardly any everything to choose between the couple, with the completion rate of the Liverpool-Man becoming the low to the middle 80s of the 80s of the 80s in the 80s.
Xavi Simons Radar Graphic – Bundesliga 2024/25Opta perform statistics
Since the Dutchman has played more than 1000 minutes more, the excellence of Elliott can therefore also be seen in his ability to restore the ball. His 454 successes in this area are only 75 less than Simons.
Potential reward of World Cup
Perhaps the mandatory factor in how well the Englishman will do when he goes on, the fact that he has a huge point to prove and a declared goal of wanting to make the World Cup team.
Leipzig is not going to buy a player to replace one of them and to bank, so it can be very good that the stars connect for Harvey Elliott at the right time to finally get the minutes he earns with the potential for a huge reward at the end of the season.