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RB Leipzig is chasing U21 star Elliott as a replacement for dissatisfied Simons!
RB Leipzig is planning the transfer of Harvey Elliott as the successor to Xavi Simons, who could move to Chelsea.
RB Leipzig is chasing U21 star Elliott as a replacement for dissatisfied Simons!
After the friendly against Bergamo, which RB Leipzig lost 1:3, the team is facing crucial changes. Xavi Simons, who missed the test due to neck pain, shows signs of dissatisfaction. According to Bild.de, Simons recently removed Leipzig from his Instagram bio and cannot avoid a possible agreement with Chelsea. As negotiations intensify, his departure could set the stage for a new beginning in terms of personnel.
The football club RB Leipzig has expressed interest in the talented Harvey Elliott from Liverpool FC. Elliott is seen as a suitable replacement for Simons, who is expected to move to Chelsea. As Transfermarkt.com reports, the 22-year-old midfielder, who is working towards little playing time at Liverpool due to strong competition, has already held talks with coach Ole Werner and sporting director Marcel Schäfer. Elliott, who has a contract with Liverpool until 2027, could get the playing time and responsibility he is looking for in Leipzig.
Elliott as a promising newcomer
Harvey Elliott, who was voted best player of the tournament during the U21 European Championships with five goals, is considered one of the greatest talents in English football. Last season he had three goals and nine assists in 34 Premier League games, although he was previously severely limited by a foot injury in the 2022/23 season. His average goal participation is 0.7 per 90 minutes, which puts him in a better position in this statistic than Simons, whose value is 0.65. In addition, Elliott also has better expected assists per 90 minutes and shot assists, as noted by Transfermarkt.com.
The potentially high transfer fee for Simons, said to be at least €70 million, could influence the price for Elliott as Leipzig look to make an offer for the Liverpool talent. Elliott is currently trading with a market value of €30 million. Sports director Marcel Schäfer and coach Jürgen Klopp, who is globally responsible for Red Bull in football but is not involved in the day-to-day business of RB Leipzig, are actively working on signing the player.
The coming days could be crucial for RB Leipzig as the club prepares for potential changes to the squad. It remains to be seen whether Leipzig can land Elliott to fill the gap left by Simons.