Tottenham can seal deadline-busting Harvey Elliott transfer as Liverpool stance revealed
Tottenham could solve their attacking midfielder issue with Liverpool star Harvey Elliott.
Thomas Frank has been in the market for a number 10 after James Maddison was ruled out for up to seven months with injury.
Spurs have had approaches for Nico Paz and Morgan Gibbs-White fall apart, and their move for Eberechi Eze was hijacked by Arsenal.
Time is running out for them to add a new creative maestro before the 1 September deadline, but Elliott could fit the bill.
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Iconic football commentator Ian Darke believes that the Reds would have no issue allowing the 22-year-old to depart for the North London club, despite them both competing in the Champions League.
Speaking to Liverpool News on 25 August, he said: “I think in the case of Harvey Elliott, they probably would if the price was right.
“I don’t think, as good as Harvey Elliott is, in the cold, ruthless light of day, they are going to look at that and think he is going to make the difference.
“I’m not sure Liverpool would see Tottenham as huge challengers to their crown this season. If it were Arsenal or Manchester City, it would be a different kettle of fish.
“Not Tottenham, who were 17th last season, let’s remember, and are still in some kind of transition with the new manager and sorting out new players.
“If the money is right, I think they would let him go. I think they have got to play fair with Harvey Elliott, he has said that if it was left to him, he would play for Liverpool forever, but he wants to make the World Cup squad.
“It is the time in his career where he has got to be a regular for somebody and not just coming on for 15 minutes at the end of games.”
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Tottenham would be purchasing a player with star power who just needs regular game time to showcase it.
He can operate as a right winger or in an attacking midfield role, and that versatility could come in handy for Frank this season.
He has been behind the likes of Dominic Szoboszlai and Mohamed Salah in the pecking order at Liverpool and needs to be handed a significant role to thrive, which he would have in N17.
The England Under-21 star featured for a total of 822 minutes in all competitions last season, and still managed to notch five goals and three assists, so there is definitely something to work with.
If the Lilywhites can reach a deal for Elliott, it makes sense. He is one of the most promising talents in the English game and could become a true superstar if he is allowed to star, rather than simply making cameo appearances.
The fact that the Anfield outfit may be willing to sell the former Fulham ace to Spurs is a huge concern, though, as it shows that they do not see them as contenders for their domestic crown or European glory at the moment.