Liverpool could see ideal Harvey Elliott scenario as part of 'new agreement' update

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Harvey Elliott has played just seven times for Aston Villa this season since agreeing a season-long loan move from LiverpoolLiverpool could be considering bringing Harvey Elliott back to Anfield for some much-needed cover, following a less-than-successful loan spell at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old joined the Villains on a season-long loan this summer, with a clause that would make the move permanent based on appearances.Reports suggest that if Elliott plays 10 games for Villa this season, it will activate a clause in his contract making him a permanent member of the club for £35million.

Despite hopes of more regular play time in the Midlands, Elliott has only made seven appearances under Unai Emery this season.This could lead Liverpool to potentially contemplate recalling the attacking midfielder, but there's a hitch. Since his deal with Villa doesn't include a recall clause, all parties involved would have to agree to his return to Merseyside.READ MORE: Team news from all 20 Premier League teams as Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool face issuesREAD MORE: Liverpool have 'gentleman's agreement' to sign Marc Guehi with one hurdle left to clearEven though he hasn't given Elliott much game time, Emery might be hesitant to let him go early, citing intense competition for the No.

It comes as Liverpool's attack is currently stretched thin, reports the Liverpool Echo.Cody Gakpo has been out of action with a muscle injury since Liverpool's 3-3 stalemate with Leeds United earlier this month, while Alexander Isak recently had surgery on an ankle problem - including a fractured fibula - on December 22, after picking up the injury against Tottenham Hotspur.While Gakpo may be available for the clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, December 27, the prognosis for Isak is considerably more concerning. He could be away from Anfield until mid-January should his nation reach the final.Recalling Elliott could certainly provide a short-term fix to Liverpool's current injury crisis, considering the Surrey-born talent can also operate on the flank.