Harvey Elliott 'sets deadline' for Liverpool transfer decision after Aston Villa nightmare

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Harvey Elliott is reportedly waiting until pre-season begins before deciding on his Liverpool future, with the winger setting himself a deadline to assess his role under new manager Andoni IraolaHarvey Elliott faces an uncertain future(Image: Aston Villa, Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)Harvey Elliott's footballing career stands at a pivotal moment ahead of a possible Liverpool departure this summer. And the winger has a 'deadline' in mind for when he expects to witness some progress under Andoni Iraola before deciding on a transfer away.Last season presented the opportunity to be career-defining for Elliott following his season-long loan switch to Aston Villa.

Therefore, The Athletic has revealed the midfielder intends to wait until the new campaign's start date draws nearer before deciding whether he must depart.For his part, former Bournemouth boss Iraola remains dedicated to the principle of giving every player their opportunity to shine. But while others are away at World Cup 2026, Elliott has an unusual opportunity to provide his new manager with a more detailed glimpse of what he can contribute, reports the Liverpool Echo."We've analysed Liverpool a lot.

For me, you are all new signings, and I think we have a lot of quality in our squad, and [I'm] really looking forward to working with them."New Reds boss Andoni Iraola(Image: Matthew Lewis, Getty Images)Elliott enjoyed a productive debut season under Arne Slot, registering a joint career-best of five Premier League goals on the road to the title. Liverpool have fewer than two weeks remaining before reconvening for pre-season, and Iraola may well determine that the winger holds a more central role in his plans than previous managers afforded him.Liverpool will be heartened by the fact that several key players have already concluded their World Cup campaigns.