{"id":964599,"date":"2026-05-16T15:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/964599\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:51:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:51:23","slug":"leeds-united-must-be-on-alert-to-35m-harvey-elliott-bombshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/964599\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United must be on alert to \u00a335m Harvey Elliott bombshell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leeds United<\/a> are going to need a bright attacking spark in the summer transfer window. Liverpool\u2019s Harvey Elliott might be the profile the 49ers have waited for.<\/strong><\/p>\n

United\u2019s summer transfer plans won\u2019t truly kick into gear until July when the club report back for pre-season. That\u2019s often been the case in the 49ers\u2019 three summer windows so far as owners.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019ll surely be some consideration taken to unfolding transfer situations at clubs across the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Leeds United\u2019s transfer priorities mapped out \u2013 Attacking midfield signing is a must<\/p>\n

When Leeds were struggling in November before the formation change, a major shortcoming for Leeds was the lack of goals and creativity. <\/p>\n

Daniel Farke<\/a> rectified that with a more direct approach. Our five-at-the-back formation also placed more emphasis on our flying wing-backs. <\/p>\n

Feeding Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor for the most part. While the pair have 12 goals and six assists between them, there\u2019s a consensus that United could do with a star attacking midfield signing.<\/p>\n

Leeds have matched the physical standards of the top flight, bridging the gap after promotion well. Although, we\u2019ve clearly not matched the technical quality and depth of our rivals. This summer ought to see us see to that with a blockbuster signing.<\/p>\n

Our insistence on that sort of profile in the summer is proof we want a right-sided attacking midfielder. Attempts for Harry Wilson<\/a> before Facundo Buonanotte\u2019s failed loan stint<\/a> mean we have the same priority to consider again.<\/p>\n

Harvey Elliott to return to Liverpool as Aston Villa turn down \u00a335m buy option \u2013 Leeds United must be on alert<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a Premier League option that could be a perfect solution for Leeds this summer.<\/p>\n

Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott<\/a> will have seen himself above playing for a newly-promoted side this season, hence why he joined Aston Villa on loan for the campaign.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s been a waste of a season for Elliott, who had a conditional \u00a335million buy option<\/a> in his loan contract. The Villans made their minds up quickly that they didn\u2019t intend to exercise that option, and therefore Unai Emery froze the 23-year-old out of plans.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been confirmed this week by the Villa boss that Elliott will return to Anfield as Emery issued a big apology.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo now explain about the reason for this decision is very difficult, or it is easy, but it is not the moment,\u201d Emery told the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy apologies for Harvey Elliott are, every day, in my mind. We have our responsibility and Liverpool have their responsibility. How the season has gone has been difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Elliott heads back to Merseyside this season sure to put this season right by making the best possible career choice in the summer.<\/p>\n

That choice ought to be Elland Road. Farke has consistently noted his desire<\/a> to sign someone of Elliott\u2019s profile, and it could be the perfect reset for him.<\/p>\n

After Villa turned down that \u00a335million buy option, you\u2019d anticipate him being worth less this summer. He\u2019s into the final year of his contract from July, and Leeds might sense a great opportunity.<\/p>\n

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