Liverpool are reportedly working on new deals for two key players, while there is speculation that Harvey Elliott could be recalled from his loan spell at Aston Villa
Liverpool face a pivotal clash against Manchester City on Sunday as the Reds seek to reassert their Premier League title ambitions.
Arne Slot will be hoping consecutive victories over Aston Villa and Real Madrid signal his side returning to peak form. Liverpool will be entirely concentrated on securing a victory against City, but they have been connected with various moves as the transfer window draws near.
There has been conjecture that the Reds might wish to bring back one of their loanees to Anfield following a disappointing campaign start. Meanwhile, Liverpool are understood to be working on fresh contracts for two of their most vital players.
Here, Daily Star Sport examines some of the stories surrounding Liverpool.
Harvey Elliott transfer theory surfaces
Harvey Elliott’s loan switch to Aston Villa hasn’t unfolded as many would have anticipated. The gifted midfielder has managed just two starts across seven outings and hasn’t appeared for Unai Emery’s team in the past month, reports the Mirror.
The 22-year-old departed Liverpool on an initial loan arrangement with an obligation to purchase for £35million, but former Villa CEO Keith Wyness reckons he could be brought back before those terms are triggered.
“I am surprised because I think he’s a good player, but he hasn’t quite taken the eye of Emery,” Wyness said on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast. “Now, there’s also a big conspiracy theory going on right now.
“He’s on loan, and if he gets 10 games, then he triggers the obligation to buy. There’s talk that Liverpool want him back as well, so if the loan isn’t confirmed, then he could come back to Liverpool.”
Liverpool close to double deal
Liverpool are reportedly working on fresh contracts for midfield duo Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch. Both players joined the Merseyside club in 2023 and have emerged as key figures under Slot’s management.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the Reds are making headway in discussions with Szoboszlai, although talks haven’t reached their conclusion yet.
While Szoboszlai and Gravenberch still have two-and-a-half years left on their existing agreements, Liverpool are reportedly keen to secure both players’ futures at Anfield for the long haul.
Gravenberch has become an integral figure during Liverpool’s championship-winning season, flourishing in a more defensive midfield role.