Harvey Elliott (signed on loan)

[Mellin]

The unexpected Buendia renaissance means we don’t need Elliot and can use the money elsewhere, I think it’s that simple.

Yep. It's the right decision.

[Ian.]

I wonder if we intended to sell Buendia, then his form has taken us all by surprise. He had a shocking injury and even before that, there’s always been that element of doubt with his ability at the top end of this league. I’m convinced he’s played himself into the role we intended for Elliott.

[Brazilian Villain]

I think it's his hair. And if it is, frankly, I agree.

I thought the same when Rigadon said 'there's something awry'.

[Sexual Ealing]

Once again, BV, we share the same page on the important issues.

[paul_e]

I wonder if we intended to sell Buendia, then his form has taken us all by surprise. He had a shocking injury and even before that, there’s always been that element of doubt with his ability at the top end of this league. I’m convinced he’s played himself into the role we intended for Elliott.

Yep, i think that's exactly what's happening. What's more interesting though is Barkley being used there as well, to the point that I don't think Emery wants Elliott to play that role at all (assuming he wanted him and plans to keep him around). I think we're  trying to turn him into an alternative/replacement for McGinn, in the same way that we're clearly doing with Bogarde to replace Kamara at some point. I hope it's something like that at least because that sort of longer term thinking is something I've wanted to see from us for a very long time.