Liverpool star Harvey Elliott has pinpointed RB Leipzig as his preferred destination even though Fulham made checks on whether he would be interested in completing a move back from Anfield ahead of the summer transfer window slamming shut, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Reds have splashed the cash as they aim to defend their Premier League title, with Florian Wirtz poised to become the most expensive acquisition in British history if the add-ons included in his move from Bayer Leverkusen are activated, but boss Arne Slot has also shown a willingness to sanction departures.
Luis Diaz has been among the big-names to have embarked on a fresh challenge, thanks to sealing a £65.5million switch to European heavyweights Bayern Munich last month, and Elliott could follow in his former Liverpool teammate's footsteps by relocating to Germany in the coming days.
Elliott Holds Positive Discussions Over Switch
Harvey Elliott in action for the England under-21 side
Elliott wants to leave Liverpool for the Bundesliga before the deadline, according to GMS sources, after positive discussions with Leipzig have resulted in him being satisfied with the personal package on offer and the amount of game time he can expect if he heads to the Red Bull Arena.
The European Championships-winning England under-21 international has been earmarked as the German giants' primary target as they prepare for Xavi Simons' potential departure and, having put their project forward, he has given indications that he is interested in taking advantage of the opportunity to join.
GMS sources have been informed that Fulham attempted to hijack the move by making contact earlier this week, having seen Elliott restricted to limited starts for Liverpool last season, but his preference is to join a side with a bigger profile and that has resulted in him deciding that Leipzig fit the bill.
Harvey Elliott's statistics for Liverpool during the 2024/25 campaign
The Reds are not prepared to sell the creative midfielder on the cheap, with the reigning Premier League champions seeking more than £50million if his admirers are unwilling to include a buyback clause, and he is running out of time to seal his exit before the fast-approaching September 1 deadline.
Elliott is hoping that the switch to Leipzig will come to fruition as he aims to build on playing a pivotal role in the England under-21 side winning silverware during the summer, GMS sources have learned, leading to Fulham being frustrated in their attempts to lure the out-of-favour Liverpool man back to Craven Cottage.
Elliott Determined Not to Take Backward Step
Harvey Elliott during a pre-match warm-up with Liverpool
GMS sources have been told that Elliott has decided to reject Fulham's advances as he is adamant that leaving Liverpool for west London would result in him taking a backward step and risk impacting his career ambitions, leading to him pinpointing Leipzig as his preferred landing spot.
The 22-year-old, who has been described as 'special', has struggled to convince Reds boss Slot that he deserves to be one of the first names on the team sheet and that has made him accept that he may have to move onto pastures new if he wants to continue showcasing his talent.
Elliott is waiting for Leipzig to up the ante in their pursuit by negotiating a fee with Liverpool, GMS sources understand, but Fulham are still being kept informed of his situation as they are determined to secure additional creativity and are eager to force him into a U-turn by convincing him to head back to familiar surroundings.
GMS sources recently revealed that the Merseyside giants are looking to recruit Marc Guehi for a cut-price figure from Crystal Palace, highlighting that Slot has remained in the market for more fresh faces, but they are refusing to rule out the possibility of offloading members of the squad at the same time.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 22/08/2025
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