Liverpool Star Considered by West Ham After England U21 Heroics

West Ham Target Harvey Elliott as Rebuild Gathers Pace

As West Ham prepare to reshape their identity under new leadership, Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott has emerged as a key target for their ambitious summer rebuild. The east London club have already moved quickly, boosting their transfer coffers with the £54.5 million sale of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham and closing in on the signing of Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Elliott, just 22, remains a player of immense promise, recently starring for England Under-21s during their triumphant European Championship campaign last month. Scoring five goals in six games, the midfielder’s confidence has never been higher. He has, according to The Guardian, “suggested that he may consider his future at Liverpool because of his lack of regular starts.”

Despite his talent and versatility — able to operate wide or centrally — Elliott has struggled for regular football at Anfield. Under new manager Arne Slot, only two of his 18 Premier League appearances last season were starts. The Dutchman has a surplus of attacking options and appears reluctant to reconfigure the system to accommodate the young Englishman.

Elliott’s potential arrival would mark another clear signal of West Ham’s new recruitment strategy. Manager Graham Potter, appointed in January, is intent on reshaping the mood at the London Stadium. He wants “young, hungry, dynamic players” and is targeting those who can contribute to a more positive dressing room atmosphere. With Kyle Macaulay now leading recruitment after his Chelsea stint, there’s a firm plan in place.

No bid has yet been submitted for Elliott, but talks are understood to be progressing behind the scenes. There is “optimism at West Ham that a deal will be possible,” and interest from RB Leipzig adds further intrigue. The Hammers see Elliott’s positional flexibility as a valuable asset, particularly if they shift towards a 3-4-2-1 system that favours mobile and intelligent attackers behind a central striker.

Potter, who appears willing to move on from several senior figures, is also targeting Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton. Whether both players arrive remains to be seen, but the trend is clear — West Ham are pivoting towards youth.

A move to east London may finally offer Elliott the platform he craves. With Jarrod Bowen, Luis Guilherme, and Crysencio Summerville already in wide roles, there is room for another creator — particularly given Summerville’s current hamstring injury. Elliott’s guile and ability to play between the lines would suit Potter’s plans, especially if he persists with twin playmakers behind a lone striker.

Yet, Liverpool’s decision is complicated by emotional context. “There are obvious sensitivities around their transfer plans following the death of Diogo Jota,” The Guardian notes. Whether that loss compels Liverpool to retain their squad depth or accelerates the need to refresh remains to be seen.

While Elliott headlines the headlines, West Ham are close to concluding a deal for Diouf, a promising Senegalese full-back. The 20-year-old impressed in “Senegal’s victory over England last month” and his £22 million move, plus £5 million in add-ons, is seen as nearly complete. His arrival places question marks over Emerson Palmieri’s future.

West Ham’s intent is clear: sell wisely, invest creatively, and build a young, ambitious squad under Potter’s vision. Offers are being welcomed for Nayef Aguerd, Edson Álvarez, Guido Rodríguez and Niclas Füllkrug, while reinforcements in goal, central defence, midfield, and attack are expected.

Elliott would represent more than just a signing — he would be a symbol of what West Ham are striving to become. A fresh identity, rooted in flair and youth, but forged in Premier League readiness.

This is exactly what we’ve been crying out for at West Ham — young, hungry players who want to prove a point. Harvey Elliott would be a massive coup. He’s got that bite, that technical flair and he’s a player who clearly just needs regular football to explode. Five goals in six games for England Under-21s? That’s not a fluke, that’s form.

We’ve seen too many false dawns in recent seasons, but under Potter and with Kyle Macaulay’s smart scouting, this feels different. It’s brave, it’s bold, and it’s the kind of recruitment we’ve needed for years. Bringing in someone like Elliott shows ambition. He won’t just add creativity, he’ll raise the tempo and spark something in the final third we’ve been lacking.

And with Diouf almost over the line, plus talk of Tyler Morton and more to come, you can sense a plan. It’s not just buying names, it’s about building a team that fits a modern system. Can’t wait to see how this unfolds. If we land Elliott, it might just be the smartest bit of business we’ve done in years.