Tottenham want Liverpool star Harvey Elliott as James Maddison’s replacement
Tottenham’s transfer plans might be going out of the window following James Maddison’s ACL injury. The England international suffered the unfortunate injury during the Lilywhites’ pre-season game against Newcastle United. This upcoming season was supposed to be Maddison’s career-defining campaign, leading the North London club to new heights under a new manager.
But Spurs have now confirmed that the attacking midfielder is set to miss out on most parts of the season. This has put the fans in panic mode, as we head towards the business-end of the transfer window. Time is running out, and the Lilywhites need to act fast to find James Maddison’s replacement for the upcoming season.
Tottenham Hotspur view Liverpool star Harvey Elliott as James Maddison's replacement.
Tottenham Hotspur view Liverpool star Harvey Elliott as James Maddison’s replacement.
Thomas Frank relies heavily on the attacking midfielders for build-up play and creating goal-scoring opportunities. The Danish tactician prefers that his team creates chances from the middle of the pitch while facing a low-block. This just shows how important it is for Daniel Levy to bring in a new ‘number ten’ to give Thomas Frank the best chance to build on the Europa League success next season.
Tottenham are looking to sign Liverpool star Harvey Elliot
Tottenham need to up their ante in the coming weeks and bring in a new attacking midfielder before it is too late. The Lilywhites were on the verge of completing a deal for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White after triggering his release clause. But the deal fell off after Forest claimed Spurs breached the England international’s confidential contractual agreement.
Since then, Spurs have shifted their focus on other alternatives instead. It was reported earlier that the Lilywhites are interested in signing Liverpool star Harvey Elliott in the summer. The England U-21 international seemingly has no future at Anfield, and it is believed that the Reds are open to sell him.
Now, there is a new update regarding Elliott’s proposed move to Tottenham. As per Football Transfers, Spurs manager Thomas Frank has held ‘direct talks’ with the Liverpool star, urging him to join the North London club in the coming weeks. The report also states that the versatile player is tempted by the proposal. The Reds are seeking £40m for Elliott, and they also want to include a buy-back clause in a possible deal.
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Signing Harvey Elliott will be a step in the right direction as he can play in multiple positions. The chance to train under Thomas Frank and further developing his game is something that could tempt the 22-year-old to make the switch to N17. His technical qualities, and his ability to carry the ball and dribble past opponents is something that would benefit the team in more ways than one.