**West Ham** fans hoping for a summer boost after the controversial sale of [Mohammed Kudus](https://www.claretandhugh.info/mohammed-kudus-bio/) to Tottenham may soon have reason to cheer, with 21-year-old Harvey Elliott firmly in their sights. But there’s a twist: at least four other Premier League clubs are now circling, and Brighton have surged into pole position.
Bookmakers William Hill have them as 7/4 favourites to secure the player, with Newcastle United next in line at 7/2.
The south coast club have been very active in the summer [transfer](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-transfer-news/) window—raising €75.3m from player sales including João Pedro to Chelsea—and reinvested €80m so far, snapping up former West Ham targets Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiacos and Maxim De Cuyper from Club Brugge.
Liverpool are reportedly looking for £40m if a buy-back clause is inserted, rising to £50m for a permanent sale.
The 21-year-old impressed in the recent Euro Under-21s and is highly rated, yet with limited starts and the Merseyside club trying to remain compliant with PSR rules, Arne Slot may decide to move the youngster on.
Following the controversial sale of Mohammed Kudus to London rivals Tottenham, the signing of Elliott would be a shrewd move by West Ham and help win back fan support.
Getting the player in would show ambition and intent—whether the club can get this deal over the line remains to be seen.