3 clubs Harvey Elliott could join after Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool are willing to let one of England’s best young talents leave the club this summer and will demand a fee of around £40 million for Elliott, who recently starred for England’s Under-21s at this summer’s U21 Euros, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

There is one pretty big caveat to any potential deal, however, the Premier League champions will demand a buy-back clause of £60 million, a good fee for a 22-year-old who has the world at his feet. Of course, the player would have to agree to the return should they activate it.

Elliot played just 360 minutes in the Premier League last season, but his stock is high, and £40 million feels like a decent fee, so here are three clubs we believe he could thrive at.

Chelsea

Say what you will about Chelsea’s transfer policy under BlueCo, but their investment in young English talent has been a success. Cole Palmer is the obvious highlight, although Noni Madueke has also impressed. Now adding Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens to the mix, it’s starting to look interesting.

They’ve also proven to be opportunistic in their business, and Elliott highlights arguably the best opportunity for a young English player this summer. On the surface level, Chelsea’s squad looks bloated, but there will be outgoings in the near future, freeing up space.

Elliott may not be so keen on the move, considering he wouldn’t be an immediate starter, and it’s unlikely Chelsea will agree to that £60 million buy-back clause Liverpool are seemingly insisting on. If the playmaker is willing to put in the work, however, this move might make a lot of sense.

RB Leipzig

Ornstein’s report adds that Elliott would be open to moving abroad. Times have changed, and young English players are no longer scared of leaving the motherland, Jadon Sancho needs a lot of probs for that.

Xavi Simons is likely to leave Leipzig this summer after they missed out on European football in its entirety for the first time since earning promotion to the Bundesliga. As a result, the Germans would be able to offer Elliott a starting berth in one of the world’s most demanding leagues.

That lack of European football could prove to be a hindrance, however. Elliot wants to challenge himself against the best of the best, which is understandable for a player of his ability, but sometimes it’s better to walk before you can run.

Aston Villa

It’s an interesting time at Villa Park. Missing out on Champions League football leaves them in a precarious position regarding PSR, but thanks in no small part to manager Unai Emery, they’re one of the more attractive projects in the Premier League.

Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have ended their loans, returning to Manchester United and PSG, respectively. That leaves a creative hole they need to fill, and perhaps Elliott could make the step up and follow in Morgan Rogers’ footsteps.

Again, the lack of Champions League football may be a stumbling block, but it’s not like the Europa League is a nothing tournament. Villa may also be a little more flexible in regards to that buy-back clause Liverpool want.

Get Football | Alex Roberts