Fakayejo Paul
Brighton, UK – Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly preparing a substantial £40 million offer for Liverpool’s highly-rated attacking midfielder, Harvey Elliott.
According to Standard Sport, the 22-year-old has been identified as a key target for the Seagulls this summer as they look to significantly strengthen their squad.
Elliott, who has spent five years at Anfield since joining from Fulham in 2019, has been a versatile and impactful player for Liverpool, contributing to their Premier League title win last season and two EFL Cups.
However, despite making 45 appearances across all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign, he was limited to only two Premier League starts and 16 substitute outings, taking on a more peripheral role under Arne Slot.
The England Under-21 international recently admitted to considering his long-term future at Anfield, expressing a desire not to “waste years” of his career if regular starting opportunities are not forthcoming.
This sentiment has put several clubs on alert, with Brighton seemingly leading the charge.
Brighton are known for their attacking brand of football and their impressive track record of developing young talent.
The potential move to the Amex Stadium could offer Elliott the consistent first-team football he craves and a more central role in a Premier League side with European ambitions.
The presence of former Liverpool vice-captain James Milner, who recently extended his contract with Brighton, could also play a role in persuading Elliott to make the switch.
While Liverpool would be reluctant to lose a player of Elliott’s caliber and potential, a £40 million offer would represent a significant sum for an academy graduate and could provide funds for further squad adjustments following their recent big-money signings of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong.
The coming days are expected to reveal whether Brighton’s audacious bid can tempt Liverpool to part ways with their promising young star.