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Harvey Elliott could be heading back to Liverpool in January as discussions heat up over the midfielder’s unsettled loan at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old has made just five appearances under Unai Emery since joining Villa at the final hour of the summer transfer window. His loan includes an obligation to buy clause at £35 million, triggered if he plays ten matches — a mark he is currently halfway to reaching.

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00:00Harvey Elliott could be heading back to Liverpool in January
00:06as discussions heat up over the midfielder's unsettled loan at Aston Villa.
00:12This 22-year-old has made just five appearances under Unai Emre
00:15since joining Villa at the final hour of the summer transfer window.
00:20His loan includes an obligation to buy a clause at £35m
00:23triggered if he plays 10 matches, a mark he's currently halfway to reaching.
00:29For Villa, committing to the fee is unlikely
00:31with UEFA's profit and sustainability regulations in place.
00:35Bashing £35m on a player they don't require would be impractical.
00:40Elliott's limited time on the pitch is largely circumstantial.
00:45Villa's early injury crisis has been eased
00:47and midfielders notably Emi Buendia have stepped up.
00:51Buendia back from a spell at Bayer Leverkusen has made decisive contributions
00:54including the winner at Spurs, while Elliott has struggled to cement a regular place.
01:01Even recently, Emre opted to name 18-year-old George Hemmings on the bench
01:05against Leeds United instead of Elliott.
01:08A pragmatic move aimed at giving youth experience
01:11rather than a critique of Elliott's abilities.
01:15He has also hinted towards his professionalism after taking the news.
01:19He is working very well.
01:22His commitment to Aston Villa is fantastic
01:25but now it is difficult because he has other players playing and performing well.
01:29For Liverpool, Elliott's return could not come at a better time.
01:34Under Arnie Schlott, the Reds have endured a sharp dip
01:37slipping to 12th in the Premier League table after a title-winning debut season.
01:43Reintroducing a creative midfielder who has helped shape past successors
01:47could provide a much-needed inspiration and reinforcements in the squad.
01:52The January move offers a solution for both clubs.
01:55Villa avoid triggering a costly cause for a player they can do without.
01:58While Liverpool regain a talent familiar with their style and expectations.
02:04Elliott's next chapter promises to be pivotal
02:06bridging the needs of Villa's midfield balance
02:09and Liverpool's push to recover momentum in the Premier League.
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