Ex-Villa employee: Harvey Elliott told to complete MLS move

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Harvey Elliott’s future has been plunged into uncertainty as Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly not keen to reintegrate the 22-year-old into his squad, despite the player’s loan at Aston Villa turning into a nightmare scenario.

Elliott joined Villa on loan in the summer with a £35 million obligation to buy, triggered once he made 10 Premier League appearances, which was expected to seal a permanent move away from Anfield. However, after just a handful of games, Unai Emery’s side have frozen him out, deliberately keeping his league appearances below the threshold to avoid activating the clause.

As a result, Elliott has been left in limbo, with no recall option for Liverpool and very limited opportunities at Villa. Slot’s stance suggests Liverpool see Elliott’s long-term future away from the club, having effectively planned for life without him since sanctioning the loan and potential sale.

Complicating matters further, Elliott has already played for two clubs this season – Liverpool and Aston Villa – which means, under FIFA rules, he cannot represent a third European club in the same campaign. This significantly narrows any January escape route.

The article explains that the most realistic solution is a move to a league with a different calendar, most notably Major League Soccer, where the season begins in February. An MLS transfer would allow Elliott to gain vital minutes before the summer, and several clubs are said to be monitoring the situation closely as a deal edges nearer.

Overall, the piece paints a picture of a talented player caught between two clubs: Villa unwilling to play him and Slot unwilling to bring him back into the fold, leaving a temporary switch to MLS as the most likely short-term resolution to rescue his stalled career.