West Ham United have made just three signings so far this summer, with one of those being Jean-Clair Todibo, who joins permanently after his loan spell last term.
With just a few weeks until the start of the Premier League season, Graham Potter still needs to bolster a few key areas, notably his attack department.
The supporters will be hoping a new striker or two arrives in the coming weeks, no doubt about that.
Could Potter, however, make a statement signing from a fellow Premier League side instead?
West Ham holding talks for top-flight sensation
Striker Callum Wilson is reportedly in discussions with the Irons regarding a move to the London Stadium, and this would help boost Potter’s attacking options.
While this deal may be seen as a priority for the club, it appears as though Potter is keen on signing another midfielder.
According to the Metro, West Ham have been in talks with Liverpool this month regarding a potential move for Harvey Elliott. Any move might cost them around £40m.
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The midfielder shone for England at the U21 European Championship this summer, but has made it clear he needs regular game time during the 2025/26 campaign.
It remains to be seen whether Arne Slot has him factored into his plans for the Anfield side. Perhaps a move to West Ham can bolster his World Cup hopes.
If so, Potter might just have his very own version of Cole Palmer – a player whom David Moyes came close to signing back in the summer of 2023, prior to his move to Stamford Bridge.
Why West Ham must sign Harvey Elliott
It would be an understatement to say that last season didn’t go quite as planned for the 22-year-old.
He made just 28 appearances for Liverpool, with only six coming from the starting XI. Despite this, Elliott still managed to score five goals and grab three assists.
His performances for England at the U21 European Championships, however, saw him crowned as player of the tournament. He scored five times as England retained their title.
According to FBref, Palmer is the eighth-most comparable player to Elliott across Europe’s top five leagues, suggesting that the young Liverpool starlet could offer a similar set of skills should he join West Ham. Like his compatriot and fellow left-footer, the playmaker thrives off the right flank or in a number ten berth.
Indeed, the pair registered similar statistics across a range of metrics domestically last term, including shots per 90 (4.12 vs 3.41), shot-creating actions (5.11 vs 5.7) per 90 and goal-creating actions (0.73 vs 0.42) per 90.
Elliott may have played fewer games than Palmer, but when given a chance, the Anfield gem certainly took full advantage. If he can go on to reach the heights of a player who boasts 72 goals and assists in just 97 games for Chelsea, then the Hammers would be on to a winner.
Goals
5
Assists
0
Key passes per game
1.7
Goal conversion percentage
25%
Shots per game
3.3
Successful dribbles per game
0.7
Previously hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig as an “outrageous talent” in 2021, Elliott has matured into a versatile player who can operate across a multitude of positions.
Wherever Potter decides to play Elliott, there is no doubt he can offer plenty to a side that struggled for goals last season.
For £40m, it could turn out to be a shrewd piece of business by the Irons as they seek a return to the top half of the Premier League table.
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