Liverpool have agreed the terms of a new contract with Harvey Elliott and are planning to snub any loan proposals for the 17-year-0ld, according to Football Insider.
Despite his age, Elliott is already playing regularly in the Premier League 2, having made 12 appearances, scored two goals and provided four assists so far. Football Insider’s report claims that the club are planning to make an official announcement in the coming months and that the youngster will be earning in excess of £20,000 per week.
Here is how some of the Anfield faithful have responded to the update on the youngster’s future.
20k a week at 17? That’s risky, they must rate him very highly
— ? (@LFCzacharyy) April 23, 2020
little too much to give a kid with an ego the size of a dump truck but as long as he backs it up with his game then ok
— Jacob Elkins (@JacobBElkins) April 23, 2020
That guys going off the rails if he gets his 20k. Will ruin his career before he’s 21 with his attitude.
— Dave (@SpicyFirmino) April 23, 2020
Terrible idea, already has an ego and an attitude problem, good player yes but shouldn’t be on that wage
— . (@NotNinjaah) April 23, 2020
20k for that attitude ?
— Deepstweets ? (@Deepstweets86) April 23, 2020
… he’s 17… let that sink in
— Levi Dikotla (@BlaQMaN_Levi) April 24, 2020
A 17 year old who earns more than most people with an good education is ridiculous
— Jo Skare-Zachariassen (@jo_skare) April 24, 2020
20k a week. That’s him ruined.
— Shakes McNails (@ShakesMcNails) April 24, 2020
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It’s clear that some of these Liverpool fans feel the club may be giving the player too much too soon with questions being raised regarding his attitude. However, some of those same supporters are excited by Elliott’s potential and what the future may hold for the London-born winger.