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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Mon 25 May 2026 17:00, UK Liverpool manager Arne Slot may be regretting letting Harvey Elliott leave the club on loan at the start of the season.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, talking to Football Insider, who has been speaking to his Liverpool contacts about Elliott.The 23-year-old was sent out on loan to Aston Villa in search of more regular playing time away from Anfield, but he only made nine appearances in all competitions for Unai Emery’s side.Elliott’s development has been stalled due to his year away at Aston Villa, and his future at Liverpool has now become increasingly uncertain.Liverpool are set to undergo a rebuild of their squad this summer, and the Reds could listen to offers on Elliott. ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool were ‘wrong to get rid’ of Harvey ElliottEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Elliott will “prove his worth” next season.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness says that Liverpool feel they could have benefited from Elliott remaining at the club.Appearances5Goals0Assists0Chances Created1Duels Won60%Harvey Elliott’s 2025-26 Premier League stats.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I would imagine that one of the promoted clubs would be looking at Harvey.“He would certainly be very keen to prove his worth again.
He’s got a lot to prove and also his legs haven’t been shot from another season, so there’s an asset there that people have got to think about.“I know Harvey Elliott is a good player and Liverpool were wrong to have got rid of him. They might have had a better season if they had stuck with him.“I talked with a lot of my Liverpool contacts about this, and they tend to agree that he has that heart and ability that seems to be missing a little bit in Liverpool right now.
He is a talent, and he will prove to be very good.”Chelsea defender on Liverpool’s radarLiverpool plan to sign a new centre-back this summer, and the club are ready to make a move for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.Sources have told Football Insider that Liverpool hold interest in Colwill, as the 23-year-old has yet to sign a new long-term contract at Chelsea.The Blues want Colwill to sign a new deal this summer, despite the England international’s current terms not expiring until 2029.New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is expected to hold talks with Colwill over his future, whilst Liverpool’s own transfer plans could be determined by whether they stick by Slot. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.
