How much Aston Villa would have to pay to sign Harvey Elliott permanently
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Aston Villa have secured the signing of Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott on a season-long loan with a £35 million obligation to buy next summer. The deal also includes sell-on and buy-back clauses that Liverpool have inserted, reflecting their high regard for the 22-year-old midfielder.
Elliott, who joined Liverpool from Fulham in 2019 and has made 147 appearances across competitions, struggled for consistent game time last season, making just one Premier League start. The arrival of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak further limited his opportunities at Anfield. Keen to develop his career, Elliott was eager to move in pursuit of regular first-team football.
Villa faced competition from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig for Elliott's signature, but the proposed transfer fee proved a stumbling block for the German club. Earlier in the summer, Elliott also rejected interest from West Ham and Fulham.
The midfielder notably impressed at the U21 European Championships this summer, where he was named Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals. This strong form increased his appeal to Aston Villa, who beat off competition to sign him.
Liverpool had initially been reluctant to let Elliott leave, but the player’s desire for more game time has paved the way for the move. Villa’s package is structured with clauses allowing Liverpool to potentially buy him back and receive a percentage of future transfer fees, underscoring Elliott’s long-term value to the club.
Overall, this loan-to-buy deal is viewed as a smart acquisition by Aston Villa, aimed at bolstering their midfield with a highly talented young English player who is eager to prove himself at the Premier League level.
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