Harvey Elliott ‘closing in’ on loan to Aston Villa
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Aston Villa are close to securing a season-long loan deal for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, which includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer. The agreement reportedly involves an obligatory buy fee of around £35 million. This move comes as Liverpool finalize the signing of Alexander Isak and seek to balance their squad with new arrivals and departures.
Harvey Elliott, 22, has been a standout player for Liverpool and was a key figure for England’s Under-21 team in the recent Euros. He is seeking regular first-team football, which Villa can offer. The obligation to buy represents a significant financial commitment and is part of a structure designed to ensure Aston Villa comply with UEFA’s financial regulations.
Villa had earlier failed to acquire other attacking targets such as Nicolas Jackson and Marco Asensio but now appear to have secured Elliott’s services. The loan deal is understood to be finalized pending a medical for the player.
Liverpool’s interest in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle for approximately £125 million has prompted subsequent squad reshaping, including Elliott’s potential departure. Additionally, Liverpool are pursuing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and expect to offload Joe Gomez, possibly to AC Milan.
Harvey Elliott’s arrival is anticipated to strengthen Aston Villa’s attacking options under manager Unai Emery, especially as they experienced setbacks in retaining goalkeeper Emi Martinez. Elliott’s statistics for the season so far include 6 appearances and 5 goals, highlighting his attacking potential.
This loan with an obligation to buy deal signals Aston Villa’s ambition to bolster their squad with young, high-potential talent to improve their Premier League fortunes in the 2025–2026 season.
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