Harvey Elliott raises doubt over Liverpool future after West Ham approach
The 22-year-old made 31 appearances for the Premier League champions last season but started just six games in all competitions.
However, Elliott was one of England's standout performers at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship last month as Lee Carsley's side beat Germany in the final to retain the trophy.
Elliott was crowned UEFA's official Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals in the competition from midfield.
Meanwhile, West Ham have been in talks with Liverpool this month to discuss a deal for Elliott before the start of the new Premier League campaign.
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And Elliott, who has linked back up with Liverpool's squad for their pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Japan, has suggested he needs to secure more playing time in order to be in contention for a place in England's World Cup squad next year.
'Look, if I had it my way, I'd be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that, I love everything about the club,' Elliott told The Anfield Wrap in Hong Kong. More Trending
'But at the same time I kind of need to be selfish with myself and see what's best for me.
'I have big ambitions. I want to go to the World Cup. I want to keep being successful as a player.
'I think it's still something I need to review. I need to have a talk with everyone, really and review the situation because we've had many new players come in, so whether it blocks the path for me I'm not sure, it's something I need to decide and have a look at.
'My main focus is here now. At the moment I'm here for the season, as far as I'm aware, unless if anything changes, we have a busy pre-season, it's non-stop, I need to make sure I'm focus on that and just be ready for everything.'
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