Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak could free a conventional attacking role for Florian Wirtz, reducing opportunities for Harvey Elliott at Anfield. Elliott was named player of the tournament as England Under-21s retained their European Championship and seeks more regular first-team football. Elliott prefers to remain in the Premier League and was linked with RB Leipzig. Aston Villa want Elliott on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer for £35million. Villa are taking a cautious transfer approach to meet Profit and Sustainability limits and have considered Marco Asensio and Lucas Paqueta before targeting Elliott. Villa remain without a win or goal after a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
Liverpool's bid to sign Alexander Isak appears to have had a knock-on effect with midfielder Harvey Elliott in talks over a move to Aston Villa. If the Premier League champions do conclude a deal to sign Isak for a British record £125million from Newcastle, it would allow Florian Wirtz to play as a conventional attacking midfielder, blocking the path for Elliott to feature under Arne Slot.
Villa want to take the 22-year-old on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy next summer for a fee of £35million, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. Villa have been forced to take a cautious approach in the market this window as they seek to remain within Profit and Sustainability parameters. Deals for former loanee Marco Asensio and West Ham's Lucas Paqueta were considered but a move for the younger Elliott appears a more sensible choice.
Unai Emery is also expected to be handed Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United as he looks to arrest a disappointing start to the new Premier League season. Last night's 3-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace means Villa are yet to win, or score, this season. Elliott joined Liverpool from Fulham in 2019 and has made 147 appearances, winning six trophies.
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