Liverpool not planning talks over early Harvey Elliott return

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Harvey Elliott‘s time on loan at Aston Villa has been an abject failure so far, but there is currently no sign that Liverpool are planning talks to bring the midfielder back. Elliott joined Villa on an initial season-long loan on deadline day, with an obligation-to-buy clause worth £35 million negotiated into the deal.

Unai Emery has left Elliott out of the squad entirely for the last three Premier League games, leading to speculation over the deal being terminated in January. Elliott is described as “increasingly disappointed” over his situation as it “wasn’t what he expected or was told lay ahead when he signed.” That may suggest that the midfielder would be eager to leave Villa in January, particularly in a World Cup year, but having also played for Liverpool already this season he would be blocked from featuring for a third club in 2025/26.

What does Harvey Elliott need to do to trigger £35m Villa move? Elliott has so far played five times for Villa and it is still likely that he will feature five more times and secure a permanent move – but his loan club, and certainly Emery, may be mindful of that looming target.