Liverpool Could Seal an Even Better Signing Than Wirtz If Richard Hughes Pulls Off Another £35m Masterstroke

Liverpool have a opportunity to complete their smartest piece of business this summer, even after securing Germany’s brightest prospect.

Florian Wirtz has joined the Merseyside giants in a £116million move from Bayer Leverkusen, and the Reds appear set to be one of the most active Premier League clubs in the current transfer window.

To balance the heavy investment in Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and possibly Milos Kerkez, Liverpool are looking to offload some of their less prominent squad members. Jarell Quansah is said to be nearing a £35million switch to Leverkusen.

Meanwhile, Harvey Elliott has raised concerns about his future at Anfield, and a strategic approach involving the midfielder could turn out to be Liverpool’s shrewdest move of the window.

Reports suggest that Liverpool have secured a buy-back clause in Quansah’s deal. This gives the club added influence over the defender’s career trajectory, safeguarding their interests in a player they regard as a top-level talent for the future.

A similar arrangement could benefit Harvey Elliott. The 22-year-old is expected to attract serious attention from both Premier League sides and European clubs.

Should Liverpool manage to finalise a transfer worth around £35–40million for the England Under-21 international, while also inserting a buy-back clause into the agreement, it could prove to be Richard Hughes’ standout transaction of the summer.

With Wirtz now in the squad and Mohamed Salah signing a new deal, Elliott’s chances of regular football at Liverpool are slim. He featured in just 18 Premier League matches last season, making his first start only in May, by which point the title had already been secured.

A loan deal does not appear to be a viable option. At this stage of his development, the former Fulham youngster requires a stable environment and consistent playing time. Clubs like Brighton or Crystal Palace could be attractive destinations for him.

If Liverpool can retain some influence over Elliott’s career through a buy-back clause, it would be a highly effective piece of business. With control over his next move, the club may even consider accepting a slightly reduced transfer fee to encourage broader interest, thereby opening the door to more potential suitors this summer.

“I’m going to be 23 next season and I don’t really want to be wasting years of my career, as it’s a short career. I just want to improve and be the best player I can be,” Elliott said last week.

“If that’s to go somewhere else, then it’s a decision I’m going to have to make. Nothing makes me want to leave. I love the club, I love the fans, the team. I support them as well. It’s just about what’s best for my career.”

Maintaining control over the future of a high-potential player would strongly benefit Liverpool.

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