Overview
- BBC-cited reports say Elliott is expected to stay at Villa for the rest of the campaign rather than move before the window closes.
- His loan includes a reported £35m obligation to buy at 10 appearances, and his recent return — two outings after a long gap — has taken him to seven.
- Unai Emery has publicly indicated Villa are not convinced about triggering the permanent purchase linked to the loan.
- Liverpool have no mid-season recall right, and any early termination would require mutual consent with reports of a penalty cost for Villa.
- FIFA’s three-club rule limits a switch to another European side this season, with MLS or Saudi moves only reported as possibilities the player is not thought to prefer.