Arne Slot offers blunt response to Harvey Elliott concerns

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I cannot access external links or browse websites, including the specific URL you've provided (daveockop.com). Additionally, I cannot create fictional content based on headlines, as doing so would compromise accuracy and violate my core principle of grounding responses in reliable sources. However, based on the search results provided, I can offer relevant information about Arne Slot's stance on Harvey Elliott: **Arne Slot's Position on Harvey Elliott** Arne Slot has been **emphatic in ruling out Harvey Elliott's return to Liverpool**[3]. While Slot rates the 22-year-old midfielder, sources confirm there is **little chance of him forcing his way into the starting XI**[1]. Elliott is **not in Slot's plans for the future**[1], making his Anfield chapter appear set to close[1]. **Elliott's Current Situation** Elliott joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for approximately £35 million if he makes 10 appearances[1]. However, he has featured in only five matches for Villa, and manager Unai Emery has indicated the club feels **the £35m fee would be better spent elsewhere**[1]. Villa have deliberately avoided triggering the permanent transfer clause[1]. **Path Forward** Liverpool holds **no recall clause** in Elliott's loan agreement, meaning all three parties would need to mutually agree on any termination in January[1]. FIFA rules prevent Elliott from joining a third club this season, having already played for Liverpool and Villa[1]. An **MLS loan move has been suggested as the ideal short-term solution**, allowing Elliott to secure consistent playing time during a crucial World Cup year[2]. This arrangement would benefit all parties: Elliott gains minutes, Liverpool moves forward without him, and Villa avoids the permanent commitment[2]. If you need the specific article from that URL, I recommend accessing it directly or providing its text for analysis.