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Liverpool have made some stark signings in this summer transfer window, but they may have to make some player sales before welcoming more players.
The signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen has surely elevated the quality of the roster, but it has also pushed Harvey Elliott down the pecking order.
The versatile midfielder is open to leaving Anfield to secure more gametime after he only featured in 18 games in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.
While many clubs have shown interest in him, recent updates from The Guardian suggest that West Ham are keen to sign the Liverpool duo of Elliott and Tyler Morton.
The Reds duo featured in England's exceptional triumph in Slovakia at the U21 European Championships, where they defeated Germany in the final to lift the crown.
While Elliott has made a name for himself for his attacking exploits, Morton is someone who provides calmness and stability to the middle of the park.
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Morton, predominantly a defensive midfielder, is a Liverpool academy graduate like Elliott. But unlike him, Morton is yet to break into the Reds senior team.
West Ham manager Graham Potter is eager to reduce his team's average age and feels that the Liverpool midfield duo could add value to the Hammers' roster.
What could the Liverpool duo bring to the West Ham squad?
The Hammers are looking to boost their roster as they reinvest the funds received from Mohammed Kudus' move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Elliott has the ability and the experience of filling the void left by the Ghanaian winger.
Apart from scoring goals and his superlative dribbling skills, the 22-year-old is also known for his progressive passes, technical ability and exceptional playmaking.
He featured in 26 games for Liverpool last season across competitions, contributing five goals and three assists from limited opportunities.
Meanwhile, Morton has been devoid of first-team chances despite proving his mettle in loan stints with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City in the Championship.
He is keen to move out of Anfield to secure more gametime after a mentally challenging 2024/25 campaign, where he only featured in five senior team matches.
Morton is known for his passing, ball retention, and his versatility to slot in even as a right-back with efficiency.
After joining West Ham in January, Potter is keen to help the Hammers return to their former glory and securing the Liverpool midfield duo would be a statement of intent.
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