Liverpool's kind gesture to allow Aston Villa to complete Harvey Elliott deal revealed
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Ciaran Morrison
Tue 2 September 2025 16:20, UK
Aston Villa could only beat RB Leipzig to the signing of Harvey Elliott due to one key thing Liverpool did to complete the deal.
RB Leipzig pursued Elliott, but Aston Villa moved on transfer deadline day to complete a loan deal for the midfielder.
A host of new attacking signings like Alexander Isak have joined Liverpool, further limiting the chances Elliott would get if he stayed at Anfield.
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As per The Athletic [2 September], Aston Villa were admirers of Elliott but doubtful whether a move could materialise “due to finances and RB Leipzig’s interest.”
Aston Villa were helped by Liverpool being “open to structuring a favourable deal,” as the club look to comply with UEFA restrictions.
Elliott has joined Aston Villa on a loan with an obligation to buy, with the package worth up to £35million.
Harvey ElliottStatsAppearances149Goals15Assists20Harvey Elliott’s stats at Liverpool in all competitions.
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The obligation to buy will be triggered if Elliott makes 10 or more appearances for Aston Villa this season.
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Football Insider Verdict
Before transfer deadline day, the window was looking bleak for Aston Villa with the club looking weaker heading into the campaign than the squad which finished the last one.
Aston Villa were interested in resigning Marcos Asensio and Marcus Rashford, two loan players who made an impact in the second half of last season.
Elliott has creativity and an eye for goal, something Aston Villa are currently lacking.