Liverpool have confirmed that young midfielder Harvey Elliott will spend the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Aston Villa, with the deal finalized late on transfer deadline day.
The 22-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Fulham in the summer of 2019, has steadily developed into one of the club’s most exciting prospects. Over six seasons at Anfield, Elliott amassed 149 appearances in all competitions, finding the net 17 times and contributing to a trophy-laden era. His honours include two Premier League titles, two Carabao Cups, an FA Cup, and a Community Shield — a remarkable haul for a player still in the early stages of his career.
While highly regarded at Liverpool, Elliott faces fierce competition for a starting spot in Arne Slot’s squad following the club’s ambitious summer recruitment drive. A loan move to Villa Park provides the England U21 international with the opportunity to secure consistent first-team football under Unai Emery, while also testing himself on the continental stage as Villa embark on their Europa League campaign.
For Aston Villa, the signing represents both an injection of creativity and Premier League experience. Elliott’s versatility — capable of operating as a winger, advanced playmaker, or deeper midfielder — will add tactical depth to a squad aiming to push higher up the league table and make an impact in Europe.
This loan spell could prove pivotal for Elliott’s long-term development, offering him the chance to mature into the player Liverpool ultimately expect him to be, while giving Villa a dynamic young talent hungry to prove himself at the top level
