Tottenham target Harvey Elliott to replace Maddison

Tottenham look to sign Harvey Elliott from Liverpool to fill the Maddison gap, with a £40m price and buy-back clause shaping the deal and Isak talks.

Tottenham pursue Harvey Elliott to replace Maddison and Levy agrees to meet demands

Tottenham are closing in on Harvey Elliott as a replacement for James Maddison, with Thomas Frank directing the move after direct talks with the Liverpool winger. The reported fee sits around £40m and includes a buy-back clause for Liverpool, giving both clubs future flexibility. Frank has outlined a plan to deploy Elliott in the number 10 role, and Spurs have already converted Danso and Tel's loans into permanent deals while pursuing other targets such as Kudus and Palhinha.

The move could also accelerate Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, as the window pressure to fund big targets grows. Other outlets have linked Elliott to a Tottenham switch amid a broader scramble for forward options, with RB Leipzig also in talks. Liverpool have already sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich and are poised to move Nunez to Al Hilal, a backdrop that makes Elliott’s sale a potential catalyst for Isak’s future at Anfield.

The deal highlights Tottenham’s willingness to back a manager with a clear plan and a taste for bold investments. A £40m price tag paired with a buy-back clause signals both ambition and caution, allowing Spurs to chase top-four credentials while keeping a safety net for Liverpool. Levy’s readiness to meet demands shows a front office that rates return on investment as highly as on-pitch performance.

For Liverpool, selling Elliott could unlock funds for a high-profile striker but tests their ability to rebuild around youth and value. The wider market is shifting toward big fees and long-term deals, and clubs are balancing immediate needs with long-term balance sheets. If Elliott moves, Isak could become Liverpool’s marquee target again, reshaping the summer’s transfer choreography for two English giants.

Highlights

The summer transfer window may still surprise us with new twists and clubs recalibrating their plans.