Sources: Leeds given encouragement over January Harvey Elliott deal

Leeds given encouragement over permanent Harvey Elliott deal in January; Liverpool midfielder has no future at Anfield and prefers England move over another loan.

Leeds United may have the chance to sign Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott on a permanent deal when the January transfer window opens, sources have told Football Insider. The Whites have long admired the 23-year-old and were heavily linked with him in the summer, but Elliott instead joined Valencia on loan.

However, Valencia are already preparing to terminate his loan spell once January arrives. Elliott has struggled during recent loan spells at Aston Villa and Valencia, and Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has decided he has no place in his plans. The club intends to cash in on the midfielder rather than let his contract run down until summer 2028.

Elliott is pushing for a permanent move to get his career back on track and would prefer to stay in England rather than take another loan deal. Several Premier League clubs are expected to show interest, with Leeds continuing to monitor his progress and potentially ready to move when the window opens.