Brighton are reportedly set to launch a surprise move for a Liverpool midfielder, in what could become an unexpected deal of the summer window. Sources suggest the Seagulls have made significant progress as they look to bolster their midfield options with a rising Anfield talent.
Harvey Elliott struggled to play regularly under Arne Slot last season, and was reduced to being a bit-part player in the team winning the Premier League.
Florian Wirtz’s arrival for a British record transfer this summer has further pushed him down the pecking order, and he is now almost certain to leave the club this summer.
Several Premier League clubs, such as Newcastle United, Wolves and Nottingham Forest, have shown an interest in the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, but the Liverpool star is expected to agree on a deal to join Brighton.
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Brighton are confident of signing Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott in a surprise deal
According to Football Insider, Brighton are growing confident of getting a deal done to take Elliott to the Amex Stadium in the ongoing transfer window.
The 22-year-old has indicated that he is ready to leave Anfield to play more football next season, despite winning the Premier League with the club last month.
Newcastle and Wolves are also interested, but Brighton are now the favourites to secure a deal to sign the Premier League winner in the ongoing transfer window.
Brighton’s style of football suits Elliott, and in Fabian Hurzeler, he would have a manager who would be ready to trust him after struggling to gain Slot’s faith last season.
Liverpool want a fee of £40m before agreeing to his sale, and Brighton are prepared to meet that asking price and provide Elliott a quick exit path out of Anfield in the ongoing window.
