Harvey Elliott left Liverpool for Aston Villa in the summer, hoping for more regular minutes after struggling for game time under Arne Slot. Unai Emery brought him in on loan, and Elliott saw the move as a chance to relaunch his career.
However, things haven’t gone as planned. After seven total appearances and just one goal, the 22-year-old has struggled to make an impression. He has featured only four times in the Premier League, leading to rumours that Liverpool might recall him in January.
Villa’s loan agreement reportedly includes a mandatory £35 million purchase clause if Elliott reaches 10 appearances. Former Villa CEO Keith Wyness told Football Insider that this could explain why Elliott is being used so sparingly, saying Emery “hasn’t quite taken to him.” Wyness claims there’s speculation Liverpool may want him back, especially with their current shortage of midfield depth and several expensive new signings not performing as expected. According to him, many Liverpool fans would prefer seeing Elliott involved rather than some of the new arrivals.
Given Elliott’s limited impact at Villa and Liverpool’s lack of midfield options, an early return in January might be on the table. Whether Liverpool made a mistake letting him go is unclear, but one thing seems certain — Arne Slot’s squad looks stronger with Elliott in the mix.
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