Liverpool fans are buzzing with speculation after a touching gesture during Monday’s doubleheader against Athletic Bilbao sparked fresh rumours about a fan-favourite possibly leaving Anfield. 😳

The Reds wrapped up their pre-season in front of the home crowd with two entertaining clashes against the La Liga side. The first match ended in a dominant 4-1 win, with goals from Rio Ngumoha, Darwin Núñez, Harvey Elliott, and a Padilla own goal. The second saw a tighter 3-2 victory, thanks to a brace from Cody Gakpo and a strike from Mohamed Salah. 🎯

But it wasn’t the goals or scorelines that grabbed the headlines — it was what happened after the final whistle in game one.

👀 Fans Read Between the Lines

Following the opening match, sharp-eyed fans noticed Harvey Elliott making an emotional gesture toward the stands. The young midfielder applauded all four sides of the stadium before blowing a kiss toward The Kop — an act many interpreted as a farewell. 🥺

The reaction online was swift and sentimental. One fan wrote:

> “If that’s his last time at Anfield, then good luck to him. You could feel the emotion.”



Others chimed in with similar thoughts:

> “Sad to see him go. He deserves regular starts somewhere.”
“You could see it on his face after scoring — he knew.”
“Love Harv to bits. But he needs minutes, and we shouldn’t block that.”



🔄 Could a Transfer Be Imminent?

Elliott has been heavily linked with several Premier League clubs this summer, including Tottenham, West Ham, Brighton, Wolves, and Newcastle. With competition fierce in Liverpool’s midfield and a desire for regular playing time, the 22-year-old could be eyeing a fresh challenge.

Despite being a lifelong Liverpool fan and previously saying he’d love to spend his whole career at Anfield, Elliott recently hinted that he might have to put personal growth first.

> “If I had it my way, I’d stay forever,” he said. “But I also need to be selfish and think about what’s best for me. I have ambitions — playing in the World Cup, becoming a better player — and that means reviewing the situation.”



🧠 Final Thoughts

Elliott’s connection to Liverpool is undeniable — but football careers are short, and regular minutes can make all the difference. Whether Monday’s moment was a goodbye or just a heartfelt show of appreciation, one thing is certain: fans won’t forget his passion anytime soon. ❤️

Could we be seeing the last of Elliott in a Liverpool shirt? The summer window still has plenty of twists to come…