After an impressive first season back in the Premier League that ended with a 14th-place finish, Leeds United are now focused on the summer transfer window and how they can continue progressing next season.
The Whites exceeded most expectations during their return to the top flight, securing safety with plenty of matches to spare and finishing comfortably in mid-table.
Attention has now shifted to strengthening the squad, but Leeds must do so carefully. With the Premier League’s Squad Cost Ratio regulations placing greater emphasis on financial sustainability, the club will need to balance investment in new signings with staying within the league’s spending limits.
Leeds are looking at several Premier League proven targets, and we now have an update on the future of a certain attacking midfielder the club are interested in.
Harvey Elliott is waiting to decide on his future
Leeds have been heavily linked with a move for the Liverpool attacking midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Harvey Elliott had a dreadful loan spell at Aston Villa last season and is looking for a fresh start to his career next season as he looks to move on from Anfield.
However, a decision has been delayed by Liverpool’s decision to sack their Premier League-winning manager, Arne Slot, last week.
The Reds are expected to finalise the appointment of a new manager soon, with Andoni Iraola set to become the next man in the Anfield dugout.
According to The Athletic, Elliott is waiting to find out whether he will be part of the new manager’s plans before deciding his future this summer.
He has been keen on a move to Leeds, but the change in managers at Liverpool has provided a fresh twist to the transfer saga.
The attacking midfielder is now open to staying at Liverpool if the new manager provides him with assurances that he is a major part of his plans.
Leeds will have to wait to know whether they can make a move for Elliott in the upcoming summer transfer window.
A move for the Liverpool star will be a gamble
The Fulham academy product is a gifted attacking midfielder whose progress this season has been disrupted largely by factors outside his control.
As a result, he has seen very little game time and would likely need a period of adjustment to rediscover his sharpness and match rhythm at the start of next season.
Leeds took a calculated risk when they moved for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and that decision ultimately paid off. A move for Elliott would carry a similar element of risk, although it would come at a much greater cost.
While Calvert-Lewin arrived on a free transfer, Liverpool are believed to want around £25m before considering the sale of Elliott this summer.
Given the financial commitment involved, the deal would become far more attractive for Leeds if Liverpool were willing to lower their asking price.
