Aston Villa has officially signed Harvey Elliott from Liverpool in a £35 million loan-to-buy deal. Here’s what we know about the transfer ¹ ² ³:

– Transfer Details: Elliott joins Aston Villa on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy worth £35 million. Liverpool included both a buy-back clause and sell-on clause in the deal.

– Elliott’s Career: Elliott has made 149 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 15 goals and providing 20 assists. He has won eight major honors with the club, including two Premier League titles and the Club World Cup.

– Limited Opportunities at Liverpool: Elliott’s move is likely due to limited opportunities at Liverpool, where he has struggled to break into the starting lineup under new manager Arne Slot. He has made just two appearances for the Reds this season, logging only six minutes in a Premier League match.

Impact on Both Clubs

– Aston Villa: Elliott’s signing is seen as a bold move by Villa, demonstrating their ambition to consolidate their Champions League credentials. He’ll provide competition and depth in midfield, and his technical quality could transform Villa’s attacking play. Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has been working with a tight budget this summer amid the Premier League’s stringent PSR rules.

– Liverpool: Elliott’s departure marks another exit for Liverpool this summer, following Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Darwin Nunez. The Reds will make a staggering profit of over 200% on the £1.5 million they paid Fulham for Elliott in 2019. Liverpool’s busy summer continues, with several high-profile exits and incoming transfers, including Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.

Reaction

– Fabrizio Romano: “Aston Villa reach verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign Harvey Elliott, here we go! Agreement in place with Liverpool on loan with obligation to buy guaranteed for £35m package. Medical being arranged.”

– David Ornstein: “Aston Villa closing in on Harvey Elliott deal from Liverpool before transfer window closes. AVFC advancing in talks over season-long loan with buy obligation; LFC seeking £35m+ for 22yo forward.” ³ ⁴

Elliott’s signing is expected to bolster Aston Villa’s attack, providing creativity and intent. He’ll likely play a key role in Villa’s four-competition effort this season, potentially linking up with Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, and Jadon Sancho. For Liverpool, Elliott’s departure frees space in midfield, allowing the club to push ahead with further squad building ¹.