Report: Liverpool ‘will look to cash in’ on PL title winner who ‘plays football the right way’

In an article for The Telegraph on Thursday, Dominic King assessed the futures of nine players who are either confirmed to be leaving Liverpool in the summer or could viably be moved on, and Elliott is one of those.

The reporter wrote: ‘It has been a disappointing year for the young man. Aston Villa was supposed to be a move that enabled him to get minutes under his belt but it has turned into a calamity.

‘It does not seem like his parent club are in a rush to get him back to Anfield and they will look to cash in during the summer window. He deserves to play regularly.’

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Elliott seems likely to move on from Liverpool for good this year

Only a few short months ago, the world seemed to be Elliott’s oyster. He’d played a part in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph last season (albeit making just two top-flight starts) and starred for England as they retained their European under-21 crown.

Unfortunately, both Arne Slot and Emery have made it clear that he’s not part of their plans, and David Ornstein has reported that FSG intend to keep faith in the Dutchman even if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League.

The 22-year-old is a wonderfully gifted player, with Joe Cole saying on Channel 4 last year (via BBC Sport) that he ‘plays football the right way’, and you could be forgiven for wondering whether he’d have been a worthwhile option to call upon in an LFC attack which has often misfired this season.

Liverpool were in line to receive £35m if Villa had triggered his clause for a permanent deal (The Athletic), but having been left on the periphery by Emery and effectively seen a full campaign go to waste, the Reds would find it near-impossible to command such a fee if they were to sell him this year.

A summer sale does seem far more likely than unlikely, and if indeed Elliott departs Anfield for good, hopefully it’ll be for a club where his talents are properly appreciated and he’s given a deserved chance to thrive.