West Ham have spent much of the summer chasing two of Liverpool’s rising stars, as the Merseysiders look to recoup funds after a busy transfer window.
Tyler Morton is now out of reach, with the midfielder switching to Ligue 1. That’s no major concern for the Hammers, who seem intent on giving Freddie Potts a real chance to step up this season.
However, hopes had remained high among fans that West Ham might still land Harvey Elliott. The England U21 star has been linked with a £40m move to the London Stadium for several weeks.
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While speculation cooled once it appeared Lucas Paquetá might remain in East London, Elliott was still seen as a key target—especially with Liverpool reportedly open to sales as they reshape their squad under Arne Slot.
Elliott, 22, struggled for consistent minutes last season and, despite initially being willing to play a rotational role, is now actively looking for a move that would guarantee him regular starts.
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According to the German media, RB Leipzig are pushing hard to sign him and have already held talks with Elliott. The winger has reportedly spoken directly with Leipzig boss Ole Werner and managing director Marcel Schäfer. Negotiations between the clubs are said to be ongoing.
Despite much badge kissing and declaring his love for Liverpool, Elliott recently admitted he’s weighing up his future:
“If I had it my way, I’d stay here for the rest of my career… but I need to be selfish and think about what’s best for me. I want to be in the World Cup squad.”
In truth, it’s starting to feel like another near miss for West Ham—and a disappointing one at that. For many fans, Elliott was their top choice signing.