Overview
- Loan terms include an obligation for Aston Villa to buy Elliott for about £35 million once he reaches 10 appearances, a threshold understood to cover all competitions.
- Elliott has featured five times for Villa, with no action since a brief Europa League cameo on October 2 and recent omission from Premier League squads.
- Unai Emery says Elliott’s displays have not met tactical requirements, noting others such as Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers are currently preferred in the No. 10 role.
- The Athletic reports there is no straightforward January break clause and neither club has pursued an early termination, despite outside claims of a possible return.
- Having already played for Liverpool and Villa this season, FIFA rules prevent Elliott from featuring for a third club, limiting mid‑season options and increasing frustration.