{"id":999713,"date":"2026-06-02T04:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/999713\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T04:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:26:16","slug":"leeds-united-dealt-liverpool-harvey-elliott-transfer-blow-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/999713\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United dealt Liverpool, Harvey Elliott transfer blow: View"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leeds United<\/a> have multiple areas they clearly need to strengthen if they want to further cement themselves as a Premier League side next season.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

A new goalkeeper would seemingly be at the top of this list. Alongside that, more depth and quality competition will be needed at wing-back and up front.<\/p>\n

But, United undoubtedly also need to recruit some more quality in the final third. A playmaker who can play off the right and centrally is a necessary piece of business the 49ers must conduct. Facundo Buonanotte<\/a> is set to return to Brighton after his disastrous loan spell in West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot\u2019s Liverpool exit could complicate a potential Harvey Elliott deal for Leeds United<\/p>\n

Harvey Elliott<\/a> is a player who fits this bill. But, a deal for the Englishman may have just become far more complicated amid the latest news at Anfield.<\/p>\n

After a loan spell at Aston Villa in which Elliott rarely featured, the 23-year-old is set to return to Liverpool later this month.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot handing Elliott just two Premier League starts during the 2024\/25 campaign as Liverpool won the title. So, it seemed to be a certainty that Elliott would be sold upon his return to Merseyside this summer.<\/p>\n

However, the Dutch manager has left Liverpool after just two seasons in charge<\/a>. Now, this could potentially give Elliott one last chance to impress their new manager once Liverpool appoints Slot\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n

If a new manager were to come in and take a liking to the playmaker, it would be a big blow for Leeds, who have been tipped to sign Elliott<\/a>. And, it could make a potential deal far more expensive as a result.<\/p>\n

Because of this, Daniel Farke<\/a> and Co. may be keeping a closer eye on Liverpool\u2019s manager appointment than initially anticipated. It has the potential to ruin any ambitious transfer plans they may have had.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, departed Bournemouth man Andoni Iraola looks set to take over at Anfield. That\u2019s according to Fabrizio Romano<\/a>, who reported as such over the weekend following Slot\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n

Harvey Elliott could be a cheaper alternative to Georginio Rutter for Leeds United<\/p>\n

With Rutter being speculated by supporters for a move back to West Yorkshire<\/a> as of late, Elliott could prove to be a cost-effective alternative to the Frenchman. Both players have the ability to play out on the right as well as a number ten.<\/p>\n

Particularly if Liverpool\u2019s new manager deems Elliott surplus to requirements, the Englishman could be available for a cut-price fee. That\u2019s especially compared to Rutter, who you imagine would cost in and around the \u00a340million region<\/a>. Brighton will surely want to at least break even, if possible, on their investment.<\/p>\n

An emotional Elland Road return for Rutter would likely be the more popular choice within our fanbase as opposed to a move for Elliott. But, picking up the Liverpool man for a smaller fee and reviving his career at Leeds could prove to be an incredibly shrewd move from the 49ers.<\/p>\n

But even if moves for Elliott or Rutter do not end up materialising this summer, it is certainly a weak point in Farke\u2019s squad that needs to be addressed. <\/p>\n

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