AliousBrighton Ready to Equal Record Fee to Beat Wolves in Race for 147-Game Premier League Playmaker**
Brighton & Hove Albion have positioned themselves as frontrunners in the pursuit of highly rated midfielder Harvey Elliott, with the club reportedly willing to match their all-time transfer record to land the talented playmaker this summer.
Elliott, who has racked up 147 senior appearances since arriving as a teenager in 2019, is currently shining on the international stage. The 21-year-old has been in fine form at the Under-21 European Championship, netting in England’s group stage win over the Czech Republic and again during a commanding quarter-final victory over Spain. With his nation now into the semi-finals, Elliott is showcasing why he remains one of the most exciting young English talents in Europe.
Despite his obvious potential, Elliott’s place at Liverpool is under threat. Following the £116 million signing of German star Florian Wirtz, and limited playing time under new boss Arne Slot, the attacking midfielder may be pushed down the pecking order next season. Having made just two Premier League starts last term — mostly appearing in lower-stakes matches after the Reds clinched the title — Elliott has reportedly grown frustrated and hinted at the possibility of a fresh start to avoid stagnating his career.
During Jürgen Klopp’s final season, Elliott hit his stride with 53 appearances, including a full match performance in the League Cup final, and contributed 18 goal involvements. However, the midfield trio of Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, and Mac Allister limited his chances, a situation only worsened by the arrival of Wirtz.
Brighton are ready to pounce. After an eighth-place Premier League finish and nearly £200 million in summer spending last year, the Seagulls are reportedly preparing a £40 million bid — which would equal their current transfer record. That figure mirrors what they spent on Georginio Rutter and signals their intent to push for a European spot.
Wolves are also interested, especially after the high-profile sale of Matheus Cunha to Manchester United, while Newcastle are monitoring the situation as well. However, Brighton’s clear ambition and willingness to meet Liverpool’s valuation could give them the edge in what’s shaping up to be one of the more intriguing transfer battles of the window.
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