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£35M LOSS: ANALYZING THE COLLAPSE OF HARVEY ELLIOTT'S MANDATORY VILLA TRANSFER
Harvey Elliott's loan to Aston Villa is ending early after just six months. The mandatory £35M purchase clause is now unlikely to be activated.
Harvey Elliott's time at Aston Villa might be cut short. Just six months after joining the club, he might be leaving in January.
The attacking midfielder came from Liverpool on a season-long loan on deadline day in September.
The deal with Villa included a requirement to buy him, plus clauses about selling him later or buying him back.
But, Elliott hasn't played much since joining Villa, even though they won against other teams in the Premier League and Europe to get him.
Unai Emery said that the club is looking at what to do with the 22-year-old before the next transfer window opens next month.
This comes after Elliott didn't travel with the team for their Europa League game against Basel on Thursday.
Emery talked about Elliott's future at Villa in a press conference before a game.
He said, We're talking with him about his situation.
He's not with us. We hope we can find the best solution for him and for us.
I respect him as a player and as a person. He's training well, but there's a situation with him.
Hopefully, we can find a solution for him to play often and continue his career, either with us or somewhere else.
Elliott has played in only five games for Villa since joining, scoring once.
His last game was a short four-minute appearance against Feyenoord in the Europa League in October.
He hasn't been in the squad for any of Villa's last seven Premier League games.
Emery added, I've spoken with him two or three times about the situation.
First, my decision and also the situation. He's on loan with us, but he's not really contributing to us with a permanent contract.
This is a setback for Liverpool.
Liverpool was supposed to get £35 million when Elliott's loan to Villa became a permanent deal.
But the requirement to buy him kicks in only if he plays in 10 games for the club.
So, the Reds will likely miss out on that money this summer since he's only played about half that many games.
If Elliott leaves Villa, he'll likely have to return to Anfield in January.
The former England under-21 player played twice for Liverpool this season before being loaned out.
FIFA rules say players can only play for two clubs in one season.
Elliott could get around this rule by joining a club in a league that runs from summer to winter, like those in the MLS.
BUNDESLIGA STAR: ANALYZING NATHANIEL BROWN'S FIT FOR TOTTENHAM'S DEFENSE
An analytical look at Nathaniel Brown's Bundesliga performance shows why he is a top target for Spurs. Can they beat out three major rivals for the defender?
According to a recent report from journalist Dean Jones, Tottenham Hotspur will have a tough time signing Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown. Spurs will have to compete with Manchester City, West Ham United, Manchester United, and Arsenal to get the German defender next year.
Brown has played well on Frankfurt’s left side this season. The 22-year-old has one goal and four assists in 20 games for the German club in all competitions.
The German player has shown he can defend well, with 30 tackles, 15 blocks, ten interceptions, and 16 clearances in the Bundesliga. He also passes the ball well from the left, with an 81.3% pass success rate in the German top league (stats via fbref.com).
His contract with the German club ends in the summer of 2030, so it won’t be easy for Tottenham to sign him next year.
Should Tottenham Hotspur Manager Thomas Frank Sign Brown?
Brown is a good tackler and times his challenges well to win the ball back. He clears the ball when the other team is attacking and is also a good passer.
The German player can score and assist goals from the left. Brown is mainly a left-back but can also play as a left-sided midfielder if needed. We’ll see if he can handle the Premier League’s physicality and intensity if Spurs sign him next year.
Brown would make Tottenham manager Thomas Frank’s defence better and deeper. He could earn a regular spot in the first team at the North London club in the years ahead.
At 22, Brown could become a star in English soccer if he keeps improving each season. Overall, Frank should sign him in 2026.
VILLA'S NEW TARGET: ALYSSON EDWARD, A VERSATILE BRAZILIAN WINGER, IS UNAI EMERY'S PRIORITY
Aston Villa is strongly interested in 19-year-old Grêmio winger Alysson, who fits their need for budget-friendly attacking depth and could be the club's next Morgan Rogers.
Reports suggest Aston Villa is looking at a January move for a player who could be the next Morgan Rogers.
Villa might not splash a lot of cash this January, but they are expected to be active, with attacking players a likely priority.
Only six teams have fewer expected goals than Villa this season, so that tracks. Ollie Watkins is struggling, summer signing Evann Guessand hasn't found his form, and the club relies too much on Morgan Rogers in attack. A budget-friendly signing could change that, and Unai Emery may have someone in mind.
A Teenager Forward Could Be the Next Rogers
The Athletic reported Villa is exploring a deal for 19-year-old Grêmio winger Alysson. Scouts watched him play in Brazil before a possible offer.
Alysson, also known as Alysson Edward, shares some qualities with Rogers. He can play as a number ten or on the wing, and he has a similar mix of strength, speed, and ball control.
He became a regular starter in Porto Alegre in 2025, but he still needs some work. He's inconsistent and gets frustrated when things don't go his way. So far, he has only one league goal for his club. He has potential, but he's not the finished article.
Still, he fits what Villa needs. He's young, which fits the club's plan to build a younger squad. He can play many positions, which helps with squad depth. Also, he won't cost a fortune, which is important because Villa nearly broke Premier League financial rules.
Those rules are still in place for the rest of the 2025/26 season, even though clubs voted to change them next summer. Villa isn't thought to have much money to spend this January. Signing cheaper, younger players is the most likely move.
Alysson might not make a huge impact right away if Villa signs him. But he has the skills, technique, movement, and work rate to be a useful squad player. Villa would sign Alysson, hoping he becomes as good as Rogers in a few years and helps the team now.
Will Villa Sign Alysson in January?
The Athletic's report doesn't say Villa has made an offer or what the transfer fee might be. It only says the club has a strong interest. However, Brazilian media have made some guesses.
Bolavip reported before The Athletic that Grêmio received an offer of over €12m (around £10.5m). Details of the offer weren't given. A decision will be made soon.
The Brazilian club has a few weeks to decide, but Villa might want to complete a deal early in January if possible. Guessand could be unavailable if the Ivory Coast does well at the Africa Cup of Nations.
With reports in England and Brazil, Villa's interest in Alysson seems real, and talks are likely happening. But it's not certain a deal will be reached.
Bolivar's report suggests Villa can afford this deal. Watching Alysson play suggests he could be an impact sub right away and improve over time. This could be a smart signing for the future.
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