Overview
- Reports indicate Villa have told Liverpool they will not let Elliott reach the 10‑appearance threshold that would trigger a permanent £35m transfer.
- Elliott has made five appearances since his September loan move, with Unai Emery saying the club is discussing his situation and signaling little prospect of a permanent deal.
- TEAMtalk reports, cited by Yahoo Sports, say talks are underway about a January return to Anfield for the 22‑year‑old.
- Because Elliott already featured once for Liverpool this season, FIFA rules bar him from playing for a third club, meaning a recall would keep him at Anfield for the rest of the campaign.
- Villa’s selection choices and Profit and Sustainability considerations, along with an earlier foot injury, have contributed to Elliott’s lack of minutes.