Liverpool players celebrate the goal of Harvey Elliott against Brighton. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has been linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window.
The talented young midfielder has struggled for regular game time at Liverpool, and he started just five games for them last season. He needs more opportunities at this stage of his career, and he has been urged to move to West Ham United.
Elliott urged to leave the Reds
Stuart Pearce has revealed on talkSPORT that it could be a good move for all parties. The 22-year-old needs to play regularly in order to fulfil his potential, and there is no doubt that he would get more opportunities at the London club.
Pearce said: “The player needs to play. When [Jurgen] Klopp left, he said: ‘I should have played Harvey Elliott a bit more’. That was one of the statements he made.
“He identified the talent of him and identified that he didn’t play him enough. He hasn’t played enough this year once again.
“I think that would be a good move for both parties. Right.”
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West Ham could use Harvey Elliott
Harvey Elliott in action for Liverpool (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
West Ham need more cutting edge and creativity in the final third, and the Liverpool attacker could be the ideal acquisition. He is capable of slotting into the central attacking midfield role as well as on the flanks.
He will add goals and creativity to the side. Elliott has 15 goals and 20 assists to his name for Liverpool so far. His numbers are likely to improve when he is playing regularly.
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are prepared to let him move on. He’s a very useful player for them, and his departure will weaken them. The decision might eventually come down to the player. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him. It remains to be…
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