Overview
- Elliott’s loan includes a £35m obligation that activates at 10 appearances, and Unai Emery said Villa decided two months ago not to proceed with a permanent deal.
- Frozen out since October, Elliott has trained with Villa but has not made recent matchday squads as the club avoids triggering the clause.
- Liverpool do not have a unilateral recall, so any return or onward move depends on Villa agreeing to cancel the loan, potentially with a termination fee or wage contribution.
- Because he has already played for Liverpool and Villa this season, FIFA rules bar a third European club, leaving MLS as a rare option on a different calendar.
- Charlotte FC, coached by former Villa manager Dean Smith, are monitoring the situation and have been reported as prepared to offer a short-term loan until June, though talks remain contingent on club agreements and the player’s stance.