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Harvey Elliott's dream summer transfer decision as Andoni Iraola's 'new signing' intention clear

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Harvey Elliott's Liverpool future is uncertain after he was loaned out last season to Aston VillaRemaining at Liverpool for next season could be Harvey Elliott's dream outcome this summer, with Andoni Iraola looking to give him a chance to reignite his Anfield career. As a young child I travelled the world supporting the team as a fan and words will never be able to explain the feeling I had when I pulled on that famous red shirt for the first time as a player."Iraola, who succeeded Slot after he was sacked at the end of the season, claimed all players at the club will have a chance to impress him and earn a place in his squad."We've analysed Liverpool a lot – possible weaknesses, the strengths," Iraola said.



For me, you are all new signings and I think we have a lot of quality in our squad, and [I'm] really looking forward to working with them."Elliott, who specialises on the right side of midfield, could find his opportunities boosted by the departure of club legend Mo Salah, if he can win over Iraola. Speaking to the club's official website in 2022, Elliott said: "There's no better place to be [than Liverpool].

"I was close to going to Madrid, and I think Liverpool came in," he said on the We Are Liverpool podcast in April 2023."As soon as I heard they had come for me, that was it, my heart was set on it. Just because, mainly, being a Liverpool fan, like all the family."Considering Liverpool have lost a number of high-profile stars in recent history to Los Blancos, Elliott's rebuttal to the Spanish giants only amplifies just how much he admires the club.