Palace stand firm on defender’s price as Leipzig wait on Xavi Simons before moving for Harvey Elliott
Liverpool’s transfer dealings have hit a standstill, with Marc Guehi and Harvey Elliott emerging as central figures in a summer of hesitation.
Talks with Crystal Palace over Guehi remain unresolved, as the Eagles stand firm on their valuation. The 24-year-old centre-back is admired at Anfield for his composure and top-flight pedigree, but Liverpool are reluctant to overpay.
With Virgil van Dijk nearing the twilight of his contract and defensive depth a clear priority, the impasse leaves Jurgen Klopp’s squad planning in limbo.
At the other end of the pitch, Elliott’s future is clouded by RB Leipzig’s interest. As reported by The Athletic’s James Pearce, Leipzig made an initial approach earlier this month but have yet to follow with a concrete offer.
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Harvey Elliott uncertainty leaves Liverpool in stalemate
Their hesitation is tied directly to Xavi Simons’ situation. Simons has been strongly linked with Chelsea, but informal talks are yet to yield an agreement, leaving Leipzig unable to commit funds for Elliott.
Liverpool’s stance is equally firm. Valued at around £50 million — the same figure that priced West Ham out — Elliott is not a player the club will allow to depart without a significant return.
Leipzig, who have reportedly set a similar price tag on Simons, would need to stretch financially to make the move happen.
For now, Liverpool are caught between ambition and patience. Guehi remains out of reach unless Palace soften their demands, while Elliott’s exit depends on a domino effect in Germany and England.
With the window edging towards its final weeks, decisive action is needed — or the Reds risk letting another summer of opportunity drift into stalemate.
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