Liverpool is still pursuing Alexander Isak, and former coach Jurgen Klopp – now plays the role of Red Bull's global football director – is expected to play an important role in this deal.
The Reds once sent more than £ 110 million but was rejected by Newcastle, when “injecting” resolutely kept the price of 150 million pounds. If the deal is successful, this will be a new transfer record for English football, and Isak (25 years old) will become the third expensive player in history.
Since the offer was rejected, Liverpool has added the budget by selling Tyler Morton to Lyon for £ 15 million, and preparing to earn £ 46 million from the Darwin Nunez push to Al Hilal. However, what made Liverpool's Board of Directors happy is Klopp's plan in the new position.
According to Bild, RB Leipzig – one of the clubs of the Red Bull system – is targeting Harvey Elliott. Klopp, who took office in January, is said to be very supportive to this deal.
If Elliott, Liverpool will have more budgets to meet the huge price that Newcastle requires Isak. The value of Elliott is rising after the midfielder shines in the U21 European championship campaign.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool is ready to sell Elliott for £ 40 million with the terms of acquisition. If the buyer does not accept this term, the price will increase to £ 50 million.
Klopp was the one who brought Elliott from Fulham in 2019 and gave the opportunity to launch Liverpool. After that, he had 119 more appearances under him before the German strategist left Anfield at the end of the season 2023/24.
Trước khi chia tay, Klopp từng bày tỏ tiếc nuối vì không trao nhiều thời gian thi đấu cho Elliott mùa đó: “Nếu có một điều tôi hối tiếc, thì đó là việc Harvey không được thi đấu nhiều. Trong giai đoạn quan trọng và căng thẳng ở tháng 1, khi chúng tôi gặp nhiều chấn thương, cậu ấy chơi rất hay, có lẽ là cầu thủ hay nhất của chúng tôi ở cánh phải hoặc tiền vệ phải. Nhưng rồi khi mọi người trở lại, cậu ấy chỉ có vài phút vào sân và không còn đá chính again”.
Leipzig is expected to sponsor the Elliott deal from the sale of Simons Xavi, the player who is negotiating to join Chelsea for about 61 million pounds.