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Harvey Elliott Transfer from Aston Villa to Liverpool
Harvey Elliott has been linked with a return to Liverpool. The midfielder arrived in Birmingham on a season-long deal at the start of September, with Villa having an obligation to make the deal permanent at the end of the campaign. It later transpired that Villa would only need to do that if he made 10 appearances. Reports suggested there was some discrepancy between Liverpool and Villa over the terms of Elliott's transfer. It was claimed that Villa would have to pay Liverpool £35 million ($47.4 million) at the end of the season once the player reached 10 appearances. Emery said that the problem they have with Harvey is that he is on loan for the year, and they must buy him if he plays matches. Emery also said that they decided two months prior that they are not convinced to sign him and spend the money that would be needed.
Paul Joyce stated that Harvey Elliott will not be returning to Liverpool. Joyce explained that Liverpool have no recall option in the deal and have not contacted Villa about ending the agreement. He also explained that cancelling the arrangement would require Liverpool to pay a fee.
According to TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent, Fraser Fletcher, Liverpool manager Arne Slot does not plan on using Harvey Elliott in his team for the second half of the season. Fabrizio Romano wrote that Elliott is likely to return to Liverpool after being unused at Aston Villa on loan. Elliott has not yet made a decision. Liverpool do not have a recall option in the winger's loan deal, which means that Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Elliott will have to mutually agree on the termination this month.
Aston Villa have begun discussions with Liverpool regarding Harvey Elliott's future, as the loan has reportedly become an unhappy period for the player. Villa is unwilling to meet a 10-game threshold that would activate an obligation to purchase the player from Liverpool. Liverpool does not have a recall clause, and while Aston Villa has the option to end the agreement, doing so unilaterally would require the club to pay a fee. Villa officials are therefore aiming to reach a mutual agreement with Liverpool to allow Elliott’s departure without paying significant penalties. Sources suggest there is significant disappointment from the player regarding unfulfilled assurances of playing time.
Aston Villa's intentions to send Harvey Elliott back from his loan spell were confirmed by Fabrizio Romano.
An agreement is expected between Liverpool and Aston Villa for Elliott to return to Anfield next month, according to Team Talk. Aston Villa does not intend to give Elliott any game-time, as the club wants to avoid activating a £35m conditional obligation to buy in his loan deal. The deal's terms lack a recall clause, which means the two clubs must negotiate the player's return.
Team Talk reports that Aston Villa have informed Liverpool about Harvey Elliott's situation. Aston Villa are planning to send the winger back to Liverpool next month, as Unai Emery does not plan to give him the five more matches required to make the deal permanent. Liverpool do not have an option to bring Elliott back from his loan spell.
Liverpool and Aston Villa have started negotiations for Harvey Elliott's early return to Liverpool in January. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery stated the club is seeking a solution for his departure and that there was no chance of a permanent deal.
Unai Emery has indicated Aston Villa will not sign Elliott outright at the end of the season, and the player will be returned to Liverpool in January. Emery has featured Elliott infrequently. The loan agreement contains a conditional obligation to buy valued at around £35m, which would be activated if Elliott made 10 appearances in the Premier League. The expectation is that he will return to Liverpool next month, meaning the conditional obligation to buy will be avoided.
TEAMtalk transfer expert Dean Jones has stated that Harvey Elliott could return to Anfield in January because his loan spell at Aston Villa is not proceeding as planned. Jones said that Liverpool and Arne Slot will have a decision to consider regarding Harvey Elliott by the end of the year, adding that it is almost certain the Midlands club will not activate a clause to make his transfer permanent. Because Elliott played for Liverpool at the start of this season, he is unable to join another team in January due to UEFA and FIFA transfer rules, which prohibit a player from playing for three clubs in a single season. Reports from earlier this month revealed that Elliott is required to make five more appearances for Villa for the club to activate their £35m obligation-to-buy clause.
According to football insider, Liverpool are prepared to end Harvey Elliott's loan agreement with Aston Villa in January.
Keith Wyness, speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, said there is talk that Liverpool want Harvey Elliott back from Aston Villa. Wyness stated that if the loan is not confirmed, Elliott could return to Liverpool. He also said that a £35 million obligation for Villa to buy the player is triggered if Elliott plays 10 games. Wyness added that Liverpool lack depth in the midfield department, which Elliott provided last season from the bench. Wyness also stated that Liverpool fans would have been much happier to have him on the field than some other players.
According to Graeme Bailey, Liverpool have a buyback option in Harvey Elliott's contract and are monitoring his situation. Bailey stated that in theory, this could possibly see him return and that the buy-back was included because Liverpool have a very high opinion of him.
There is a possibility that Liverpool will recall Harvey Elliott as early as January.
Harvey Elliott, a 22-year-old English attacking midfielder, could return to Liverpool from his loan at Aston Villa sooner than expected. He is reportedly frustrated with his limited playing time under Unai Emery. The loan deal includes a €40 million purchase obligation which, according to the Daily Mail, is triggered after a certain number of appearances. With only five appearances this season, the player's situation is worsening, raising the possibility of an early return to Liverpool. He remains under contract with the club until 2027. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €35.00m.
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