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Aston Villa<\/b> manager Unai Emery says the club were “not convinced” two months ago to sign Harvey Elliott permanently.<\/b><\/p>\n

The forward arrived from Liverpool in September on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy for \u00a335m based on him playing 10 Premier League games for the Midlands club.<\/p>\n

BBC Sport understands that Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC, who are coached by former Villa manager Dean Smith, are interested in Elliott, but the 22-year-old is not keen on moving to America.<\/p>\n

Elliott has only featured five times under Emery, with his last appearance coming as a late substitute against Feyenoord in the Europa League on 2 October.<\/p>\n

“The problem we have with Harvey is that this year he is on loan, and in case he plays matches we must buy him,” said Emery.<\/p>\n

“We decided two months ago that we are not convinced to sign him, spending the money we would need to sign him.<\/p>\n

“This is the only issue. He is training every day, always every day with very good behaviour and to help us in training sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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