Now, midfielder Harvey Elliott is thought to be RB Leipzig's main target to replace Xavi Simons this summer if he joins Chelsea.

And according to Sky Germany, Elliott has already agreed personal terms with the Bundesliga outfit.

Simons is expected to move to the Premier League after Leipzig's opening day clash with Bayern Munich on Friday.



That money could then be reinvested in Elliott, though a fee would still need to be agreed with Liverpool.

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As things stand, though, Elliott is someone that the Reds cannot really afford to lose.

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott.

As things stand, Elliott could be a useful player to fill in here and there

He can operate as a number 10 and from the right in a 4-2-3-1 system.

Even if Slot hasn't chosen to use him often previously, losing Elliott would mean taking a big gamble in terms of forwards as things stand
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