West Ham eye Harvey Elliott as part of summer rebuild under Potter

Elliott has been valued at £40 million if a buy-back clause is included, or £50 million without it — a clear message from the Merseyside club that they will only part with their academy graduate for a substantial fee.

The Hammers are also keeping tabs on another Anfield talent, midfielder Tyler Morton, who has previously attracted interest from Ajax.

The London club's interest in the playmaker follows the recent £54.5 million departure of Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham Hotspur, prompting a need for reinforcements in the final third.

Although no formal offer has been made for Elliott as yet, West Ham are said to be confident that a deal could be negotiated. This pursuit comes as manager Graham Potter oversees his first full transfer window at the helm, aiming to reshape the squad after taking charge in January.