Liverpool latest: Arne Slot drops transfer hint as Harvey Elliott situation addressed

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Slot has now provided an update on the club's transfer plans while Harvey Elliott's loan future at Aston Villa has been clarified.Slot outlines January plansSlot has downplayed the need for Liverpool to bring in a new centre-back in January. The Dutchman has instead suggested that the Reds will prioritise other team positions.The Reds saw a £35m move for Marc Guehi fall through on transfer deadline day and are currently down to three available senior centre-backs after Giovanni Leoni suffered a season-ending ACL injury on his debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup earlier in the season.Ibrahima Konate also continues to be under scrutiny, with his Anfield future also being speculated upon ahead of his contract expiring next summer.Slot has made clear that mid-season transfer activity is not currently his priority.

Maybe you are not aware of it yet but we have other positions, at the moment, which is a bit more of an issue."Elliott's Villa stay addressedVilla manager Unai Emery has outlined the reasons behind Harvey Elliott's restricted playing time at Aston Villa. Emery has previously stated he believes Elliott's best position is as a No.

Nevertheless, he pointed to the wealth of talent in that area as the main factor behind his limited game time.When asked whether Emi Buendia's outstanding performances have been a key reason for Elliott's restricted opportunities, Emery said: "It is everything, because the adaptation is something that some players need more than others."But the team is going forward and being very demanding to achieve individual and collective performance, also the consistency we need. Some players, they need more time, or we can speak about how he struggled last year, Buendia, to achieve what he is doing this season."Harvey Elliott, he is working very well.