According to a report by The Athletic, there is an interesting clause in the Harvey Elliott agreement that plays right into Liverpool’s hands.
Indeed, the report states that Liverpool will not pay the full fee for Elliott until he has played over 100 games for the club and he’s been capped by the senior England team.
This is obviously a fantastic clause that will benefit Liverpool in the long-term, almost guaranteeing them a great deal for Elliott.
Right now, Liverpool have paid just £1.2m for Elliott, which is a great fee for a player with 12 goal contributions in the Championship, and while that may rise to £4.3m, the clauses involved will guarantee that it’s a worthwhile fee.
Indeed, you have to be a special player to get to 100 games for a team of Liverpool’s calibre as well as having to be incredibly talented to play for England, so if the Reds are forced to pay an extra fee for Elliott, it will certainly be worthwhile as he’ll be an established first-teamer and an England international by the time they’re asked to cough up the cash.
This is an interesting clause, and it can only be a positive for Liverpool as it allows them to stagger their payments, which will of course help their current financial situation in the midst of a pandemic, and it will also guarantee them a worthwhile deal for Elliott.
Liverpool may end up paying £4.3m for Elliott, but if he’s played over 100 games for the club and earned a call-up for England, it may be the best £4.3m the club ever spends.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
