Harvey Elliott (signed on loan)

[eamonn]

Doesn't really offer the "lifeline" as reported by the Beeb, does it?!

[VILLA MOLE]

I think he is saying he has to earn his place Christmas Advert or not !

[TonyD]

I wonder how much wages we have wasted on him and Sancho so far. 

[eamonn]

Like I said, enough to have kept Ramsey here and contributed more than both. And Newcastle haven't got anything out of JJ so far either. All been a waste of time so far. Bring JJ and Harvey home. Jadon can do what he wants.

[Dante Lavelli]

I suspect we needed the day one cash injection that a homegrown sale provided.

[pauliewalnuts]

Yep, JJ went because we needed the extra financial injection from 40m or whatever it was for a homegrown player.

[Baldy]

Out of curiosity, was reading one of the Liverpool FC message boards yesterday for their views on Elliot.

They seem to have heard somewhere that Elliot is currently having difficulty in adapting to the villa style of play. Apparently he is to forward thinking, anxious and doesn't always select the best option. A bit gung ho.

Unai likes his players to be thinkers, measured, calm on the ball, have a few options for a pass and select the correct one.

I rate Elliot and hope he can adapt to Unai's style of play.

[Pete3206]

The 10 game clause is clearly the issue. He's gone by Christmas.

[Dave]

The 10 game clause is clearly the issue. He's gone by Christmas.

Unless Liverpool want to play him, why would they agree to take him and his wages back?

[Brazilian Villain]

The 10 game clause is clearly the issue. He's gone by Christmas.

I know it's a minor point, but I don't think he'd have been in the Xmas video if he were heading back to Anfield in a few weeks.

[Beard82]

The 10 game clause is clearly the issue. He's gone by Christmas.

I know it's a minor point, but I don't think he'd have been in the Xmas video if he were heading back to Anfield in a few weeks.

Wouldnt it have be recorded months ago?

[Dave]

The 10 game clause is clearly the issue. He's gone by Christmas.

I know it's a minor point, but I don't think he'd have been in the Xmas video if he were heading back to Anfield in a few weeks.

Wouldnt it have be recorded months ago?

Good point. Feels a tad "they won't sell Milner, he's February in the 2011 calendar".

[Beard82]

I think the most likely thing is the 10 game clause is removed - well then stop avoiding playing him whilst still playing - if he impresses will sell him or someone will buy him.

The second most likely is another PL club has agreed to a similar deal and happy to take him for the second half of the season.

[eye digress]

He can’t play for any team other than Villa and Liverpool until next season.

[Beard82]

In that case - it seem almost certain that the drop of the clause will have to happen to avoid him having no football for a seaosn