Leeds have now been linked with a £65,000-a-week signing of the former Blackburn star
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, with the midfielder set to leave Aston Villa at the end of his loan spell.
Leeds’ summer transfer plans are on hold
Leeds can start planning the summer transfer window with a lot of confidence, having moved nine points clear of the Premier League places with a 2-2 draw at AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
Sean Longstaff’s last-gasp volley ensured the Whites came away with half the spoils, and they now reach an incredible 40 points, with four games to go.
On paper, Tottenham Hotspur have a good chance of closing the gap tonight, as they travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have won just three Premier League games all season.
However, Daniel Farke’s side look set to retain their Premier League status, and the manager is hopeful of a start next season, if he can secure a deal this summer.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Leeds have now been offered the chance to sign Liverpool midfielder Elliott, with the Englishman set to return to Anfield at the end of his loan spell at Aston Villa.
The 23-year-old has no future with the Reds, meaning his agents have been working to get him elsewhere, and contact has been made with Elland Road.
Although the attacking midfielder is not wanted by Liverpool or Aston Villa, he may have plenty to offer elsewhere, having built up a wealth of Premier League experience, registering five goals and 13 assists in 99 top-flight appearances.
The former Blackburn Rovers man, who is under the same agency as Anton Stach, also made a name for himself at Ewood Park, scoring 18 goals in 41 league appearances during the 2020-2021 campaign.
Why Harvey Elliott is frozen out at Aston Villa
It’s been a memorable season for Aston Villa, with Unai Emery’s side in fourth place in the table and on course for Europa League glory, but Elliott never looked the part, playing just 109 minutes in the Premier League.
Aston Villa are now ready to make a £43m bid for the Barcelona star after holding talks
An opening bid is in the works.
Emery has decided he doesn’t want to sign the 28-capped, £65k-a-week England U21 international, which is a problem, as the loan deal is structured to make the deal permanent if he plays ten games.
The manager explained: “I have spoken to him two or three times about this situation. First of all, it is my decision but it is also a difficult situation. He is on loan but he is definitely not signing a permanent contract.”
Elliott, who was hailed as “fascinating” by Redmen TV’s Paul Machin during his Liverpool days, will be hoping he can kick on elsewhere, after a completely wasted season.
