'I can see' - Leeds United suggested as ideal destination for Liverpool's Harvey Elliott
A former Premier League scout believes Leeds United could be an ideal destination for Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott
Leeds United could be an ideal destination for Liverpool playmaker Harvey Elliott, according to a former Premier League scout.
The 23-year-old has made 149 appearances for Liverpool since being lured to Anfield from Fulham as a teenager.
He was loaned to Aston Villa last season, with the deal that took him to the Midlands containing a buy obligation dependent on appearances.
Elliott managed just nine outings for Villa and is now back at Liverpool after a season of stalled development.
Leeds United mooted as ideal destination
Bryan King, a former scout for the likes of Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, believes Leeds could provide Elliott with a platform to breathe life back into his career.
He told Football Insider: “I can see Harvey Elliott [joining] Leeds, [they're] a club for him. You know, that kind of club where he can be a key player and get regular time is ideal.
“I never fancied him from day one at Aston Villa. He was competing with [Jadon] Sancho, wasn't he? He's obviously leaving Liverpool, so Leeds could work out well for him.”
Harvey Elliott looking for a second chance
Elliott has been involved with Liverpool’s pre-season preparations and recently spoke of his desire to impress new boss Andoni Iraola.
After Liverpool’s friendly win over Wrexham, he said: “Everyone knows how much I love the club. I've supported them from a very young age so the feeling never goes of putting the shirt back on and representing the club. It's a childhood dream. Every time I put the shirt on I want to give it 100 per cent.
“[Last season] wanted a new challenge. I wanted to kind of go and explore something, come out of my comfort zone, [something] that I thought personally would take me on as a player.
“Unfortunately it didn't work out but the way I see it, that was last season. Now I'm here, it's kind of a second chance, if you want to call it that, especially with the gaffer and new coaching staff coming in, it's a chance to impress. I'm here now and I'm trying to cement my spot in the team or within the squad.”