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28-06-2025
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Liverpool Star Tipped for Spurs Move After Wirtz Arrival
Harvey Elliott Faces Liverpool Uncertainty as Tottenham Interest Grows Midfield Crowding Casts Doubt on Anfield Role As Liverpool recalibrate under Arne Slot, questions inevitably emerge about the future of several fringe players. Chief among them is Harvey Elliott, the 22-year-old midfielder who, despite flashes of brilliance, struggled for consistent game time last season. Now, with Florian Wirtz arriving in a headline-grabbing £116 million deal from Bayer Leverkusen, Elliott's place in the side appears even more precarious. Advertisement Elliott's technical quality has never been in doubt. But opportunities at Anfield have been limited, and with Slot eager to shape a squad in his own image, movement is expected. A potential fee of around £40 million has been floated for Elliott, which former England striker Darren Bent described as 'a bargain' for a player of his calibre. Photo: IMAGO Tottenham Emerge as Potential Suitors While Wolves and Crystal Palace have both been linked with interest, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara has made a strong case for Elliott to head to Tottenham. '100 per cent I'd have him at Tottenham. He'd play on the right and compete with Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski,' he said on talkSPORT. Advertisement 'Kulusevski is quite a similar player, but I think Harvey Elliott has got something about him. 'He can play in the number 10, further back in central midfield – there's a lot to like and he's only 22. He could definitely play for a team that is playing in Europe.' It's a view that reflects the changing ambitions at Spurs. With Thomas Frank now in charge, and a European campaign on the horizon, Tottenham are looking to blend experienced talent with youthful potential. Elliott's versatility and energy may well align with that strategy. Career Pivot May Be Necessary Elliott's involvement with England at the Under-21 World Cup has only added to his appeal. Composed on the ball, capable of unlocking defences, and comfortable across multiple roles, he possesses traits that make him a desirable prospect in a fluid modern system. Advertisement Yet it's hard to escape the reality that a move could offer him more regular football. Wolves, for example, might offer him a central creative role, particularly with Matheus Cunha reportedly on the move. But such responsibility would come with risk, Wolves look set for another season of struggle, and Elliott would need to shoulder a lot in a potentially unbalanced side. Photo: IMAGO At Tottenham, the pressure would be different. The presence of players like James Maddison and Kulusevski might limit his starts, but Spurs are entering a new tactical era. Elliott could thrive as a rotational piece who grows into a starting role, not dissimilar to how Maddison developed at Leicester before commanding influence. Transfer Window Decision Looms As things stand, no formal offers have been lodged. But Elliott's future will be one of the more closely watched subplots of the summer. Liverpool, under Slot, may yet carve out a role for him, particularly if other outgoings materialise. Still, should an offer near the £40 million mark come in, especially from a club offering minutes and European competition, a move might suit all parties.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
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Tills stolen during 'break in' at North East football museum
A popular North East football museum has had tills and computers stolen following a break-in which caused 'serious damage' to the venue. On Monday morning (February 17) the Fans' Museum, based by St Peter's Metro Station in Sunderland, took to social media to share that it was the victim of a break in and posted images of smashed windows and damaged items. "Unfortunately we won't be open today, and will update further regarding the week folks," a post on Facebook read. "We've been broken into the police are dealing with this case now and will be viewing CCTV to hopefully catch the culprits who have done some serious damage inside the building to the original features of the building. "Sorry for the inconvenience." The museum is a popular location for pre-match drinks among Sunderland fans and houses pieces of the club's folklore including the beach ball that helped Darren Bent score against Liverpool and the grass-stained suit Paolo Di Canio was wearing during his infamous 3-0 Tyne-Wear derby victory over Newcastle United. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: 'Just before 7am today (Monday), we received a report of a burglary at a premises on North Bridge Street in Sunderland. 'It was reported that a window had been smashed and a number of items, including tills and computers, had been stolen. 'An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to locate those involved. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a direct message on social media, using live chat on the website, or calling 101. Those getting in touch are asked to quote crime reference number: 018429D/25.
