Fulham have now held talks over signing a “phenomenal” midfielder who has scored three Champions League goals this season, according to a report.
Cottagers’ summer transfer plans taking shape
With a top-half Premier League finish looking increasingly likely, Marco Silva is likely to be very happy with the strides his side have taken this season, but the manager will still have aspirations of kicking on and competing for a spot in Europe next season.
Nottingham Forest’s performance this season indicates the Cottagers could be capable of pushing for Europe, should they recruit well in the summer transfer window, and Silva is now keen on strengthening his squad in a number of areas.
The west Londoners are well-positioned to sign former player Joao Palhinha to strengthen in central midfield, while contact has been made over a deal for versatile Juventus defender Nicolo Savona.
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Silva’s side have also emerged as potential suitors for Werder Bremen full-back Felix Agu, with the need to sign a new left-back exacerbated by the fact that Antonee Robinson could be in line to exit Craven Cottage at the end of the season.
That is according to a report from The Boot Room, which states that Liverpool are in negotiations to sign Robinson, and Fulham have spoken about signing Harvey Elliott during talks, with the Englishman looking increasingly likely to leave this summer.
Elliott wants to go to the next World Cup with England, but he needs regular game time to compete for a place in the squad, which means a return to Craven Cottage could now be on the cards.
There may be competition for the 22-year-old’s signature, however, with Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Newcastle United and West Ham United also registering their interest.
“Phenomenal” Elliott impressing in Champions League
There have been suggestions that Liverpool have set a price tag of £50m for the midfielder, with the fee likely to be inflated by his impressive performances in the Champions League this season, picking up three goals in five matches.
The former Fulham man also bagged a remarkable goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup to seal the Reds’ place in the fourth round.
Having also been lauded as “phenomenal” by journalist David Lynch, there is every indication the Liverpool ace is capable of achieving his goal of going to the 2026 World Cup, but he will need to receive consistent game time to stand a chance of doing so.
That has not been the case at Liverpool, with Elliott making just 14 Premier League appearances this season and often featuring as a substitute, so he may need to move on for the good of his career this summer, and a move back to high-flying Fulham could be an attractive proposition.
