Sunderland and Leeds United are reportedly eyeing a move for Liverpool outcast Harvey Elliott, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa.
Elliott, 23, became the victim of poor contract terms from Liverpool and Aston Villa, which restricted him to just nine appearances throughout the 2025/26 season, mostly as a substitute.
He joined Aston Villa on deadline day last summer on an initial loan, which had an obligational buy clause inserted for around £35m should Elliott feature in 10 or more matches during the 2025/26 season.
As a result, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery refused to select the 23 year-old, causing him to miss almost a year of football. Liverpool weren't blameless in the fiasco however, with the Reds refusing the chance to amend the deal during the January transfer window, ultimately subjecting Elliott to an entire season of little-no game time.
After a loan spell which all of Liverpool, Villa and Elliott would sooner forget, attention for the former Fulham man and his club side will now turn to finding him a suitable move this summer.
With Elliott surplus to requirements at Anfield, reports from the Sunderland Echo have now suggested that both Leeds United and Sunderland are interested in a move to secure his signature.
Sunderland, who will be competing in the Europa League next season, are looking to build squad depth ahead of the new season, with the potential signing of Harvey Elliott seen as a market opportunity.
Meanwhile for Leeds United, who recently secured the capture of free agent Harry Wilson, Elliott would be another showing of ambition from their owners, as they look to re-establish themselves as Premier League regulars.
Various reports suggest that, despite Elliott's lack of action last season, Liverpool would still command a fee in the region of £30m for the former England youth international.
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, as well as Premier League sides Coventry City and Crystal Palace, have also been credited with an interest in Elliott this summer, as a number of clubs begin to throw their hat in the ring to sign a player, who was once one of his country's brightest talents.
