'Makes my blood boil' – Liverpool fans explode at Arne Slot over new Harvey Elliott update

Liverpool fans have erupted in fury following reports that manager Arne Slot plans to sell academy graduate Harvey Elliott despite his potential January return from a troubled loan at Aston Villa. Social media is ablaze with supporters branding the decision as "heartless" and a betrayal of the club's youth development ethos[1][2][3].

Elliott, 22, joined Villa on a season-long loan in summer 2025 with a £35m obligation to buy if he made 10 appearances. However, he's featured in just five games, last playing on September 28 before being hooked at halftime, failing to trigger the clause[1][2][3]. Villa, under Unai Emery, now seeks to exit the deal, with Liverpool Echo reporting Elliott is "edging closer" to a January recall—though no recall clause exists, requiring negotiations[2].

Back at Anfield, fans hoped for redemption: covering for Mohamed Salah (away at AFCON) on the right or in attacking midfield. Yet, TEAMtalk claims Slot rates Elliott but excludes him from first-team plans, intending a permanent sale next summer when his contract has one year left—to fund new signings[1][3]. Fulham (his boyhood club) and Crystal Palace are monitoring, alongside prior interest from RB Leipzig[1][3].

Supporter reactions are visceral. "Makes my blood boil—Slot's killing our future!" tweeted one. "Elliott won two titles; how can we cash in now?" fumed another. Forums echo demands for Slot's rethink, fearing limbo for the England U21 star eyeing Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad[2][3]. Liverpool made two early-season appearances before the loan, but regular minutes elude him[2].

With January looming, Elliott's fate hangs in balance. Fans plead for a chance under Slot, but reports suggest cold commercial logic prevails, sparking widespread outrage among the Kop[1][3]. (298 words)