RB Leipzig are intensifying efforts to sign Harvey Elliott ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline to replace departing playmaker Xavi Simons, who moved to Tottenham for 60m [51.9m] plus 5m [4.3m] in add-ons. Leipzig have not submitted an official bid but are exploring a loan with a buy option for Liverpool's number 19. Liverpool are unwilling to engage with offers until attacking reinforcements arrive. Elliott's minutes have fallen sharply under Arne Slot, dropping from 2,786 minutes in 2023/24 to 822 in 2024/25, reducing him from a trusted squad member to a bit-part player. When given minutes, Elliott produced three goals and nine assists in 34 Premier League appearances.
RB Leipzig want to replace Xavi Simons with Harvey Elliott (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Tottenham will pay 60m [51.9m] plus 5m [4.3m] in add-ons to secure Simons' signature this summer. Leipzig have yet to respond with an official bid to test the waters at Anfield. However, it's understood that the Red Bull subsidiary is already discussing the prospect of a loan deal with a buy option attached for Liverpool's number 19.
It's worth pointing out that, when given the trust and the minutes to compete on the pitch, Elliott can be a difference-maker. In 34 Premier League appearances (1,335 minutes), the attacking midfielder registered three goals and nine assists. That's a rate of one goal contribution every 111.25 minutes in what is broadly considered to be Europe's toughest top-flight. Xavi Simons' best year in the Bundesliga (2023/24) yielded a tally of 21 goal contributions in 32 top-flight g
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