Liverpool could get dream Harvey Elliott scenario thanks to 'new agreement' update
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Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy this summer, but life hasn't exactly panned out as planned for the Liverpool talent in the midlandsLiverpool could bring Harvey Elliott back to Anfield for much needed cover, after his loan stint with Aston Villa has not played out as planned. The 22-year-old made his way to Villa Park this summer on a season-long deal, with the Villains holding an obligation to make the move permanent based on appearances.It is reported that should Elliott play for Villa 10 times this season, it will trigger a clause in his contract which will see the Englishman become a permanent fixture of the club for £35million.
Despite high hopes for more consistent game time in the midlands, Elliott has turned out just seven times in total under Unai Emery this season.As a result, Liverpool may be toying with the idea of bringing the attacking midfielder back - but there's a complication in doing so. As his deal with Villa doesn't have a recall clause, it means that all parties would have to mutually agree a return to Merseyside.READ MORE: Liverpool have chance to repeat transfer trick despite brutal 'cowards' exit claimREAD MORE: Jeremie Frimpong makes 'annoying' admission as Arne Slot forced to take Liverpool riskDespite failing to deploy him regularly, Emery may be reluctant to let Elliott leave prematurely, citing how stiff competition in the No 10 spot is the reason for him failing to see minutes.
That’s a big, big, big disappointment for him and as a result of that of course also for us."Elsewhere, Liverpool are currently without Mohamed Salah as a result of the forward participating in the Africa Cup Of Nations with his native Egypt, and could be away from Anfield until mid-January should his team make the final.Bringing back Elliott could certainly be a short-term solution to Liverpool's current state with regards to absentees, given the Surrey-born star can also play on the wing. And the Reds will know all too well that if he returns, he will not be able to make another loan move this season.Given he has already represented Liverpool and Aston Villa this term, he will be unable to move on in the January window to join a third, unless it is to a team which does not follow the European calendar of football.Up next for Villa is a trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday to face Enzo Maresca's Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if Elliott has a chance to make a mark, or whether Emery will instead opt to deploy a consistent Morgan Rogers.For Liverpool, it's a return to Anfield to take on Rob Edwards' rock-bottom Wolves, who have failed to win a single game from their opening 17.