Wirtz Arrival Sparks Uncertainty for Harvey Elliott Amid Liverpool’s Summer Overhaul
Liverpool’s headline-grabbing £116 million acquisition of Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has stirred major conversations at Anfield, with reports surfacing on June 29, 2025, that midfielder Harvey Elliott is now considering a move away from the club.
Social media posts, particularly on X, suggest the 22-year-old is reassessing his role in the squad following the arrival of Wirtz, who is expected to take over the attacking midfield duties that Elliott has frequently occupied.
The prospect of losing Elliott—a long-time fan favorite and academy success story—has shocked many Liverpool supporters and could trigger a shift in squad dynamics as Arne Slot prepares for his second season in charge.
Elliott featured prominently last campaign, making 53 appearances and contributing three goals and eight assists. However, Wirtz’s record-breaking signing (with a base fee of £100 million and £16 million in add-ons) signals a major change in Liverpool’s creative setup.
The German international, who racked up 16 goals and 15 assists in 45 appearances for Leverkusen last season, offers flexibility both as a central playmaker and out wide. His presence, combined with a strong forward line featuring Salah, Diaz, and Gakpo, is expected to reduce Elliott’s opportunities.
Interest in Elliott is already building, with Tottenham Hotspur and several other Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring the situation. Liverpool may consider letting him go if offers exceed £40 million.
Despite questions about his future, Elliott’s stats speak to his impact—74 successful dribbles and 42 key passes last season. Yet Slot’s tactical preference for Wirtz’s “exquisite” creative ability, as highlighted by Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, could see the English midfielder pushed down the pecking order.
Reaction from fans on X has been swift and divided. One user, @LFC4Life, lamented: “Elliott leaving after Wirtz? Gutted, he’s our future!” Others took a more business-like view, with @FootyInsider noting, “£40m+ for Elliott funds more signings.”
Elliott’s potential exit comes amid a busy summer of change for Liverpool. New additions include Jeremie Frimpong (£29.5m), Milos Kerkez (£40m), and free agent goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. Darwin Núñez is reportedly attracting interest from Napoli, and there are also question marks around Ibrahima Konaté’s future.
While the club’s strong financial footing—buoyed by a combined £181.5 million from Premier League and Champions League earnings—has enabled this spending spree, the recent loss of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid and the possible departure of Elliott could test squad unity.
Slot is shaping the team around Wirtz, whom Raphael Honigstein describes as the “attacking fulcrum” of Liverpool’s new era. However, losing Elliott’s energy, creativity, and homegrown presence might carry more long-term consequences than expected.
As the Reds continue to explore striker options—Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike is among the rumored targets—the challenge will be maintaining competitive edge while balancing personalities and playing time within a rapidly evolving squad.
