Harvey Elliott’s potential move to Aston Villa has taken another twist following comments from Unai Emery, while Liverpool are closing in on the signing of a promising young defender from Celtic.
Liverpool closing in on Celtic centre-back
Thursday brought a calmer tone after several hectic days of transfer movement, and it also delivered news that Liverpool are nearing an agreement to bring in Celtic youngster Dara Jikiemi.
The 15-year-old centre-back is considered a long-term prospect rather than an immediate first-team option. Jikiemi has yet to feature for Celtic’s senior side but has already played multiple years above his age category with the U18s. He has attracted interest from several clubs, including Nottingham Forest, and now appears set to follow the path of Ben Doak, who also left Celtic for Liverpool as a teenager.
Harvey Elliott situation shifts again
Meanwhile, fresh reports suggest Harvey Elliott may not remain at Aston Villa for long. Despite Villa’s interest in securing a £35 million permanent deal, Unai Emery’s recent comments imply the midfielder could return to Liverpool. Such a development would prevent Villa from completing the transfer and could provide Arne Slot with additional squad depth—assuming the Liverpool manager opts to use him regularly.
The same report reiterates that Liverpool have no plans to sell Mo Salah, though interest from Saudi Arabia persists ahead of what the forward suggested might have been his final Anfield appearance against Brighton.
More movement around the squad
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Jarell Quansah offered telling body language when questioned about his relationship with Arne Slot, though he was more open when discussing Mo Salah.
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James McConnell could also return earlier than expected after his loan spell at Ajax collapsed following the dismissal of John Heitinga.
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