The summer transfer window is heating up, and Liverpool fans might want to keep an eye on Harvey Elliott's future. According to recent discussions on the Media Matters podcast for Anfield Index, the Reds could revisit talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for the young midfielder—potentially using him as a bargaining chip in a bigger deal.

Hosts Dave Davis and Lewis Steele dove into Liverpool's transfer strategy, with Davis stressing that the club "have got to manage the pennies carefully" this summer. He pointed to reports from respected journalists Paul Joyce and Dominic King, suggesting that Elliott's path at Anfield is under serious scrutiny. "Harvey Elliott needs a permanent move, as Joyce said," Davis noted, framing the conversation as more than just squad speculation.

The real intrigue came when Davis brought RB Leipzig into the mix. He revealed that Leipzig were only willing to offer €20 million for Elliott previously. More tellingly, he suggested that if Liverpool's pursuit of a player like "Yan Diomande" progresses, Elliott could be used to offset an €85 million price tag. That's a savvy move in today's market, where every euro counts.

Steele agreed, recalling that Leipzig were the frontrunners for Elliott last summer. "It would make sense because Leipzig were the team that, for much of last summer, I thought that's where Elliott was going to end up," he said. He added that the German club led the race alongside a few other Bundesliga sides, making this a potential return to familiar territory.

While Steele acknowledged the uncertainty—"It's just whether it would actually happen or not, we don't know"—he didn't rule it out. "It's certainly a potential," he said. "I wouldn't want to rule that one out."

For Liverpool, this could be a smart piece of business. Elliott's value as a makeweight in a deal for a high-profile target like Diomande would not only streamline negotiations but also free up squad space and funds. As the summer unfolds, this is one transfer thread worth watching—especially for fans who love a good tactical move in the market.