Leeds United have been contacted over a summer deal for Harvey Elliott following a frustrating season for the Liverpool player at Aston Villa, according to TEAMtalk.
Leeds can begin to put their summer transfer plans together having moved a giant step towards securing their place in next season's Premier League following their 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Wednesday night.
Sean Longstaff's last-gasp equaliser moved Daniel Farke's men up to the magic 40-point mark, and they hold a nine-point advantage over 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur with five matches left to play.
While safety is not mathematically guaranteed, it would take a big swing of the situation for Leeds to find themselves in the drop zone when the season ends, with Nottingham Forest and West Ham United also between them and Spurs in the standings.
Farke and his side have hit form at just the right time as the teams below them begin to scramble for points to stay in the top flight, and it will be a huge achievement for both the Whites and Sunderland to preserve their Premier League status.
In the last two seasons, all the promoted teams have been immediately relegated back to the Championship, and while Burnley have followed that pattern after their return was confirmed on Wednesday night, Leeds and Sunderland have impressively defied the odds.
Leeds Approached Over Summer Elliott Deal
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According to TEAMtalk, Leeds United are one of five Premier League clubs to have been contacted over a summer move for Elliott following a disastrous season for the 23-year-old on loan at Aston Villa.
The midfielder joined Unai Emery's side on loan with an obligation to buy if 10 appearances were made last summer, but the Spanish manager publicly confirmed during the season that he wasn't convinced about a deal that would have been worth £35m this summer.
It means that the Englishman's minutes have been severely limited, with him playing in just 110 minutes of Premier League action this term.
Elliott was keen to earn another chance to remain at Anfield in the summer, but his hopes look set to be dashed by the news that Arne Slot is expected to remain as manager despite an underwhelming campaign.
The midfielder's representatives are now exploring moves within the Premier League, with contact made with Leeds, Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford and Newcastle.
Leeds Yet to Decide on Elliott Move
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Despite being offered Elliott, Leeds are yet to decide on a potential move for the midfielder, with their current priorities lying elsewhere as they await Liverpool's valuation of the player following the previously agreed £35m fee.
The 49ers are ready to put the majority of Leeds' summer transfer funds towards a new goalkeeper, striker and left-sided defender, meaning midfield would be a back-up position to strengthen.
Despite it being a frustrating year in Elliott's career, he will surely be more determined than anyone to bounce back strongly at his next club in 2026-27.
Joe Cole labelled him as a player who would 'comfortably walk into' any XI outside of the top six in the Premier League following his performances for England Under-21s last summer, and there is clearly a good player still in there.