Overview

• Sky Sports, via the Liverpool Echo, reports Tottenham have agreed to pay just over £51m for Xavi Simons, accelerating RB Leipzig’s search for a replacement.
• Leipzig are discussing a loan move with an option to buy for Harvey Elliott, though earlier reporting indicated no formal bid had been lodged.
• Liverpool are resisting late approaches and are hesitant to engage before reinforcing their forward options, according to the Echo.
• The Reds believe Elliott’s value is higher than recent benchmark fees for young attackers, while the player has acknowledged he may need regular football elsewhere.
• Elliott’s minutes fell sharply under Arne Slot compared with prior seasons, and a potential Leipzig switch would intersect with Jurgen Klopp’s new Red Bull role and his public regret over the winger’s limited game time.