Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is set to return to Anfield at the end of his loan spell, where club officials will reassess his role in the team. The 22-year-old has spent the current season on loan at Aston Villa, but has struggled to secure regular playing time under manager Unai Emery, featuring only sporadically since his move.
Villa’s loan deal included a clause that would trigger a permanent £35 million transfer if Elliott makes a set number of appearances — a milestone that now looks unlikely given his limited opportunities. With the obligation to buy fading and Emery not planning to keep him, Villa’s interest in keeping him long-term appears to have cooled.
Complicating Elliott’s immediate prospects are FIFA rules that restrict players from representing more than two clubs in the same season, meaning his options this campaign are limited to staying at Liverpool or moving outside Europe. Once back at Anfield, Liverpool will decide whether he stays with the squad or seeks another loan destination where he can play consistently and rebuild his momentum.
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