Overview
- Elliott remains on five appearances for Villa, with Unai Emery confirming the club will not risk the 10-game threshold that would trigger a £35 million obligation to buy.
- Slot reiterated on January 7 that Liverpool cannot unilaterally bring Elliott back, describing him as an Aston Villa player for now.
- FIFA rules prevent the 22-year-old from representing a third European club this season after playing for Liverpool and Villa, limiting options outside Europe.
- Charlotte FC have been linked as an MLS workaround and new reports suggest additional MLS interest, though coverage has indicated Elliott is hesitant about a move to the United States.
- Any early termination of the loan would need Villa’s agreement and likely a financial payment, leaving the player facing limited game time and a default return to Liverpool in the summer if nothing changes.