BILD confirms Harvey Elliott and RB Leipzig news
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Harvey Elliott attracted interest from RB Leipzig last summer and is not expected to play a part for Liverpool next season. Image Credits: Imago ImagesHarvey Elliott’s season-long loan at Aston Villa is ending in the worst possible way for a player who left Liverpool in search of minutes and momentum.The 23-year-old has barely featured in the Premier League, with the move now widely seen as a wasted year in his development.He is still expected to report back to Liverpool for pre-season under Arne Slot, but there is a growing sense that he is not viewed as member of the squad for 2026/27, especially with his contract ticking down.Even Unai Emery has gone public with his regret over how the loan unfolded.
The Villa boss admitted the situation is “embarrassing for everyone involved” and said his “apologies for Harvey Elliott are every day” in his mind, suggesting that both Villa and Liverpool must share responsibility for how the season has played out.Emery also hinted that explaining the full reasons behind the lack of game time would be “very difficult” and “not the moment”, underlining just how messy the deal has become in hindsight.Against that backdrop, Elliott’s future is now firmly back on the agenda – and BILD report that RB Leipzig are once again circling.The German outlet claims Elliott’s name is being discussed internally at the Bundesliga club, although he is not currently at the top of their list. Leipzig’s priority is understood to be a renewed move for Brighton’s Brajan Gruda, with a loan that includes either an option or obligation to buy being explored as the primary avenue.If Leipzig cannot bring Gruda back, Elliott is expected to move up their shortlist.The midfielder will return to Liverpool this summer with a contract that only runs until 2027, a “short” term that makes a permanent sale increasingly likely.BILD indicate that a deal in the region of 15–20 million euros would be considered realistic, especially given how complicated Liverpool made loan conditions last summer when Leipzig first pushed to sign him.One factor that could again tip the scales in Leipzig’s favour is Jurgen Klopp.
The former Liverpool manager, now in a global football role linked with the Red Bull group, is described as a major admirer of Elliott and was a driving force behind interest from Leipzig last year.Klopp is said to remain a strong internal advocate for the playmaker, which could become decisive if Leipzig decide to move once more. Harvey Elliott RB Leipzig