Aston Villa is looking into signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. This potential move depends on resolving the situation with Harvey Elliott, who is currently on loan from Liverpool.
Elliott’s future is uncertain as Villa does not plan to activate the £35 million option to make his loan permanent.
Unai Emery has given the 22-year-old only one start in the Premier League this season, favoring Emi Buendia instead.
Although Villa is keen to part ways with Elliott, a lack of a recall option means he remains in an unclear situation.
Aston Villa considers Gallagher as Elliott’s future remains unclear
Sky Sports News reports that Villa is looking into a loan deal for Gallagher with an option to buy, should Elliott leave.
The report notes that Elliott’s situation could affect Villa’s chance to sign Gallagher.
The club is actively seeking a solution for Elliott to play elsewhere to free up space for Gallagher.
Villa has had an interest in Gallagher for some time, but Atletico Madrid prefers not to loan him unless the deal includes a permanent transfer component. They are looking for a fee close to the £38 million they paid Chelsea in the summer of 2024.
The 25-year-old has made 19 appearances in La Liga this season, with four of those as a starter.
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