Newcastle United have reportedly been made aware of the financial requirements needed to sign Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott, with a potential deal emerging as a realistic option this summer. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has a release price of £40 million — but only if the purchasing club agrees to include a buy-back clause for the Reds. Without such an arrangement, Elliott would command a £50 million fee.
The England Under-21 international, fresh off a standout performance at the UEFA Euro U21 Championship, is believed to be open to a move away from Anfield. His key priority is Champions League football — something that puts Newcastle United firmly in the frame.
Fit for Eddie Howe’s Midfield or Forward Plans?
While Newcastle already boast a strong midfield core in Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, and Joelinton, with Lewis Miley emerging and both Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff still in the squad, Elliott’s versatility gives him an edge. Though traditionally a central midfielder, Elliott has shown considerable promise on the right flank.
His recent displays playing ahead of Tino Livramento in the England U21s have sparked ideas that the duo could form a promising partnership at club level. That right-side linkup could offer an exciting new dimension for Eddie Howe’s team, especially with questions surrounding attacking depth.
Liverpool Ready to Listen, Newcastle Among Potential Suitors
Elliott has caught attention across Europe following his five-goal haul in six matches at the Euro U21 tournament. Liverpool, having been active in the transfer market themselves, are reportedly willing to listen to offers for the highly rated youngster.
Alongside Newcastle, both Fulham and RB Leipzig are said to be keeping tabs on Elliott. However, Newcastle’s Champions League status and squad ambitions may prove to be a persuasive combination.
Despite the growing transfer speculation, Elliott spoke optimistically about his Liverpool future at the close of last season. He told the Liverpool Echo:
“Hopefully I am still here, to be honest. It is the best place to be, the best club to be at and especially having the fans around us at the moment, I don’t think there is a better place to be playing.
Players go through ups and downs but at the end of the day you have to come out fighting and I think it is within myself to make it happen, so hopefully I can stay here for the rest of my career.”
Still, should Liverpool opt to cash in, Newcastle might prove a tempting next step.
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