AC Milan isn’t signing Harvey Elliott this summer, and with less than a week before the transfer window slams shut, Liverpool has got to be scrambling to figure out what’s next for their attacker. Anfield Watch understands Milan is officially out of the running, a move that clarifies Elliott’s future but shrinks his options fast as the clock ticks down.
From Klopp’s Star Boy to Iraola’s Bench
This whole situation has been brewing, honestly. Elliott was a complete no-show in Andoni Iraola’s squad against Newcastle over the weekend, and it wasn’t for tactical genius or anything; Iraola simply wasn’t impressed with his pre-season performances. That kind of benching more or less screamed that Elliott’s time at Anfield is wrapping up. It’s wild to think about, because under Jurgen Klopp, this guy was a “star boy,” genuinely looking like a “generational talent” with skill shining through even in the Under-21 Euros last summer. But ever since Klopp left, Elliott has been falling further and further down the pecking order. One too many lackluster outings in pre-season under Iraola, and it seems like his time in L4 is officially up.
Another Deal Gone Sour, Options Disappearing Fast
This isn’t the first time Elliott’s exit plans have hit a snag. Last term, everyone expected him to leave after a loan move to Aston Villa was confirmed. But Unai Emery, the manager there, just “didn’t like what he saw,” and Elliott only ended up playing nine games. That meant Aston Villa’s obligation to buy didn’t kick in, and he was back at Liverpool. Now, with AC Milan out of the race, the list of clubs actually looking to sign him is getting thinner by the day. Liverpool needs to find a club that wants him, and they need to do it soon.
The fact that Liverpool still hasn’t got their squad confirmed with less than a week left in the window is massively concerning. Iraola has brought in three new players, with Ronald Araujo being the highest-profile, but none of them “scream title challengers.” The rumor mill has been in overdrive, but now that there’s clarity on Elliott, the focus has to shift: Can Liverpool offload Elliott and get the rest of their ducks in a row before that transfer deadline hits? What they do in the next few days will define the early season for this squad.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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