Brighton are believed to have strong interest in a move for Elliott, who has also been linked with a shock return to Craven Cottage. According to The Athletic, Liverpool now want to receive more than £40m for the 22-year-old in a deal that includes a buy-back clause.

The mini-window ahead of the Club World Cup closed last month, but the regular summer transfer window is open and will run until September 1. The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic ’s sourcing guidelines.