Newcastle United is reportedly targeting Harvey Elliott, a star for Liverpool, who is very high on their list of objectives. Due to their dominance in the pursuit of Brighton star Joao Pedro, who is expected to join Premier League rival Chelsea, the Magpies have had a difficult start to the summer transfer window.
Nevertheless, Newcastle’s summer transfer window is slowly coming together, and their top target, James Trafford, is expected to be their second acquisition following Antonio Cordero, who left Malaga on a free transfer.
Elliott is reportedly very high on Newcastle’s transfer shortlist, indicating that they are still eager to add an offensive midfield player after losing out on Pedro.
Elliott had a disappointing 2024–25 season, making just two Premier League appearances, but he is fresh off an incredible run of play at the U21 European Championships this summer. Lee Carsley’s team won the competition thanks to his five goals in six games.
Although he was not a favorite of head coach Arne Slot during the Dutchman’s first season at Anfield, it is still unclear if he has a long-term future at Liverpool.
Newcastle in the race for Liverpool star Harvey Elliott
The two players are completely different, yet this summer, Harvey Elliott, who plays forward for the England Under-21s, proved he can score goals as they won the European Championship again. Elliott’s efforts to score goals and his overall achievements earned him the Player of the Tournament honor.
The 22-year-old Harvey Elliott, who was seldom played by Arne Slot last season, has already expressed his wish to leave Liverpool in pursuit of regular football. The Reds have established an asking price of £50 million for the player.
Elliott has been of particular interest to Newcastle since before he expressed his wish to leave Liverpool and, in fact, before he demonstrated his abilities at the Euros.
However, a starting position on Tyneside might be imminent, particularly as Eddie Howe’s team is in need of a right-winger. Since Miguel Almiron left the team in January, they need to hire new players because Jacob Murphy is their only senior option for that role.
