Liverpool have verbally agreed a deal with Aston Villa for Harvey Elliott – a move that will see the Reds pocket a staggering £35m.
The 22-year-old leaves Anfield after 149 appearances, 15 goals, 20 assists and eight major trophies, but his game time under Arne Slot dried up this season. With Salah signed up, Florian Wirtz arriving, and Rio Ngumoha exploding, Elliott was squeezed out.
Villa swooped ahead of RB Leipzig and others, agreeing a loan with obligation to buy, meaning Liverpool will make more than 200% profit on the £1.5m they paid Fulham in 2019.
Deadline day could still bring more fringe exits – Joe Gomez, Rhys Williams, Calvin Ramsay and Stefan Bajcetic all have uncertain futures.
Meanwhile, Alexander Isak’s medical is complete, and Marc Guehi talks are at the final stage.
Big moves all round at Anfield.
