
‘Newcastle and Tottenham race to sign Harvey Elliott after Liverpool latest’
Newcastle and Tottenham are the latest clubs to join the race to sign Liverpool star Harvey Elliott during the summer transfer window.
That is according to former Man United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the interested parties will hold talks with the 22-year-old’s representatives.
However, there is no shortage of interest in the midfielder, with Brighton, Fulham, and a number of Bundesliga clubs also keen on his signature.
Football Insider revealed on 2 July that Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig want Elliott and are prepared to rival Premier League outfits in their pursuit.
The England Under-21 star is expected to make a decision about his future later in the window after carefully considering all of his options.
This comes after Brown told Football Insider in March that Elliott is unhappy with his role at Liverpool and is keen to leave in search of more regular first-team football.
Harvey Elliott to leave Liverpool as Newcastle and Spurs join race
Brown told Football Insider on 10 July that Elliott is “certain” to quit Liverpool this summer as the race for his signature continues to accelerate.
The former scout, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted that Spurs and Newcastle are set to hold talks with the player’s agents.
“There’s no shortage of interest in Harvey Elliott,” he told Football Insider.
“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.
“I think he could be an asset to any of those clubs because he’s a very talented player.
“These clubs will have been watching him with England’s Under-21s and after seeing the way he played in that side, they’re now prepared to make a move.
“He doesn’t have much of a place at Liverpool any more, so they’re ready to let him go.
“It could be one that drags on until late in the window, because he’s going to have to consider all of his options before making a final decision.”

Luis Diaz update emerges as new price tag named
Elliott is not the only player being linked with a move away from Anfield this summer, as speculation about Luis Diaz’s future refuses to die down.
Football Insider revealed on 13 July that Diaz is “in negotiations” over leaving Liverpool after failing to make progress in talks over a new contract.
The Colombia international has refused to commit his future to Anfield, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Saudi Pro League clubs tracking his situation.
However, Football Insider revealed on 14 July that Liverpool have set a £69million price tag on Diaz, which interested clubs have yet to meet.
‘Ben Chilwell set to join Premier League club after Chelsea transfer decision’
Ben Chilwell is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs as he will be allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
That is according to former Man United and Sunderland chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that all parties are keen for the 28-year-old to leave Stamford Bridge.
The left-back spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace where he helped lift the FA Cup, but the Blues’ price tag proved to high for a permanent deal.
Football Insider revealed in February that Chelsea will move Chilwell on permanently following his loan spell at Selhurst Park as he has no future at the club.
The three newly-promoted clubs have all considered moves to land the defender, while West Ham have been long-term admirers but are eyeing other options.
Meanwhile, former Man City financial adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Chelsea are prepared to cash in on Chilwell to get his wages off the books.
Ben Chilwell to quit Chelsea in late-window deal
Brown told Football Insider in February that Chilwell is “one of England’s best” left-backs when at the top of his game and labelled him an “excellent” signing.
The former scout, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, insisted Premier League interest in the Chelsea man could materialise later in the window.
“Ben Chilwell is going to leave Chelsea this summer,” he told Football Insider.
“Crystal Palace decided to look elsewhere because the money they were asking for was too much.
“I think Chelsea’s asking price and the player’s wages made that deal difficult for them.
“But as the window drags on, I expect their stance will change and they’ll be more open to lower fees just to move him on because they want him to go.
“I think Ben Chilwell is a very, very good full-back and he showed that at times at Palace.
“From what I’m told, there are plenty of Premier League clubs looking at him.
“There are a few clubs short of good left-backs, I know the three promoted clubs have had a look, and West Ham were considering it as well.
“I’d be very surprised if he didn’t leave Chelsea before this window closes, so it’s one to keep an eye on.”

Man United eye Christopher Nkunku deal after Club World Cup
Following their Club World Cup victory, the Blues are aiming to shift a number of their fringe players with Christopher Nkunku still expected to leave the club.
Brown told Football Insider on 11 July that Man United remain interested in Nkunku as he has no future at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca.
However, the deal may depend on whether Ruben Amorim’s side can complete a deal for Bryan Mbeumo amid question marks about Nkunku’s position.
This comes after Football Insider revealed that Nkunku could push for an exit from Chelsea as a result of limited first-team opportunities under Maresca.
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