Tottenham have joined the summer transfer battle to sign Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, former scout Mick Brown has claimed.
The Europa League winners have reportedly identified the England U21 star as a potential addition to Thomas Frank’s squad and are expected to explore a move soon.
Tottenham will reportedly hold talks with Elliott’s agent to discuss potential personal terms, as well as Liverpool’s demands for a permanent transfer.
Liverpool are expected to part ways with Elliott following Florian Wirtz’s club-record arrival, as the £40m-rated midfielder now faces an even tougher battle for minutes under Arne Slot next season.
Tottenham Eyeing Move for Harvey Elliott
Newcastle and Brighton also in the race
According to Brown, Tottenham have joined Newcastle and Brighton in the race to sign Elliott this summer, with talks between the camps now anticipated:
“Newcastle and Tottenham are the latest names I’ve heard, both of them are going to test the waters and see what it would take to bring him in.
“They’ll speak to his agent and find out what he’s asking for and what Liverpool are going to want.
“Both clubs will know what he can do, they’ll know the pros and the cons, and they’ll weigh those up against his price tag before making a move.
“Then he’s got the likes of Brighton and a few clubs in Germany having a look at him too.”
Elliott is believed to be unhappy with his role at Liverpool and is keen to leave in search of more regular first-team football this summer.
The ‘special’ 22-year-old midfielder logged just over 820 minutes of playing time across 28 appearances for Liverpool last season, making only six starts in all competitions.
Tottenham announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham on a six-year deal last week, and are expected to proceed with a move for Morgan Gibbs-White soon as well.
While Nottingham Forest are determined to retain their captain this summer, Tottenham remain optimistic of sealing a deal, despite the pursuit reportedly stalling.
Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox.