Insider now ‘almost certain’ of next move for Harvey Elliott amid abortive Aston Villa loan

Harvey Elliott begins 2026 with a rather uncertain short-term future, with his move from Liverpool to Aston Villa emphatically not going to plan.

He has been left idle for the past three months after falling out of favour under Unai Emery, and having been stuck on only half of the 10-match threshold for the initial loan transfer to become permanent, it’s inevitable that the Midlands club won’t be keeping him for the long haul.

The Athletic reported last week that MLS club Charlotte FC are interested in signing the player...