RB Leipzig targeting Liverpool talent Elliott as Simons replacement!

RB Leipzig targeting Liverpool talent Elliott as Simons replacement!

RB Leipzig is facing potentially far-reaching changes in the squad structure. The departure of Xavi Simons, who is in negotiations with Chelsea, could become concrete in the coming days. To compensate for the loss, Red Bulls officials have set their eyes on Liverpool's Harvey Elliott, who is proving to be an ideal replacement. How transfermarkt.de reports, Leipzig sees Elliott as not just a talented player, but one who is ready to take on a significant role.

Elliott, who is only 22 years old, has already held talks with Leipzig head coach Ole Werner and sporting director Marcel Schäfer. He is open to a change and is aiming for more playing time. Despite his impressive performances in the U21 European Championship, where he scored five goals and was named player of the tournament, he was rarely able to show his abilities in the last Premier League season. Elliott made 34 appearances, scoring three goals and assisting nine goals. In the previous season, he was reduced to 18 games due to a foot injury, in which he only played a total of 360 minutes, as also reported by transfermarkt.co.uk specified. His current market value is €30 million, having previously been valued at €35 million.

Elliott as a talent factory

Elliott, who moved from Fulham to Liverpool for 1.7 million euros in 2019, is considered one of the biggest talents in English football. In addition to his international success with the U21 national team, he scored 15 goals and 20 assists in 147 appearances for the Reds. This is a testament to his abilities, but also puts pressure on Leipzig to sign him before other clubs recognize their interest.

The negotiations regarding Elliott are being led by sports director Schäfer, who is also assessing what financial framework Leipzig can provide. A possible sale of Simons to Chelsea could bring Leipzig around 70 million euros and thus expand the financial scope for signing Elliott. This just underlines RB Leipzig's repeated ability to raise significant sums of money for players, having previously received over €50 million for the likes of Timo Werner and Christopher Nkunku.

Statistics and possible transfer fee

In terms of performance statistics, Elliott is a promising player. His average goal contributions are 0.7 per 90 minutes, which is higher than Simons' 0.65. Elliott also performs better in the categories of expected assists per 90 minutes (0.45 vs. 0.26) and shot-preparing actions (4.5 vs. 4.0). These numbers could be crucial for the transfer negotiations and show that Leipzig could benefit from a move.

The transfer of Harvey Elliott seems to be a promising option for RB Leipzig to reposition itself for the upcoming season. Both the club management and the fans have clear hopes for positive development and a spectacular 2025 season with new talent in the team.