Harvey Elliott: Aston Villa “hope” to end loan – ready to pay Liverpool

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Harvey Elliott‘s loan spell at Aston Villa hasn’t worked out, with Liverpool’s Premier League rivals reportedly happy to end it prematurely. But unfortunately for Elliott, his playing time at Villa has been even more limited, with only 97 minutes of league action in the opening 18 games. • READ: Harvey Elliott was left “in tears” after “agonising” Liverpool transfer decision According to The Athletic, the Midlands outfit “hope a new agreement can be reached” with Liverpool, in terms of ending his loan stint early.

Villa would have to pay the Reds to do this, and the champions don’t have a recall clause in Elliott’s contract, which is why they “hope” a fresh agreement can be reached. Elliott’s summer move to Villa Park was on an initial loan deal that would trigger a permanent move once he reached 10 appearances, but he has made only five and has not been in a league squad in any of the last 10.

Does Elliott have a role to play for Liverpool this season? Elliott can’t move to another Premier League or European team next month, having already played for the Reds and Villa this season, and a move to the MLS is unlikely to appeal.