Elliott unlikely to be traded to Aston Villa
If certain conditions are met, Emery’s side will need to pay £35m for Elliott. He had to play a total of 10 games, but now he’s only played seven and seems unlikely to play again.
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The latest snub came on Saturday when Elliott was again left out of the Premier League squad against Arsenal. Villa appear to have made up their mind on Elliott and appear unwilling to meet the conditions of a permanent deal.
Of course A huge financial blow for Liverpool – They are banking on £35m from Villa. Instead, it looks like a wasted deal, with Elliott set to return to Anfield with just one year left on his contract.
Liverpool will suffer the consequences – as no team can match the £35m valuation of a player who leaves in 2027.
Ask Aston Villa about Elliott suggest Slot
Arne Slott claimed on Friday that he knew nothing about Elliott’s future at Aston Villa, suggesting reporters need to ask Emery any relevant questions.
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“No, I didn’t have much contact with him,” he admits.
“I think there was only one or two, before he played away to Feyenoord and after he played away to Feyenoord, but it was more because he played against my former club.
“So no, I’m not talking to him. I certainly know his situation. I know how difficult it is for him already here, so I think I know how he’s feeling at this moment.
“But you should be asking these questions at Villa, not here, because it’s about his minutes there.”
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