Player could be sent back to Liverpool in January as transfer turns toxic

Harvey Elliott's Valencia loan is struggling; the midfielder has played just 152 minutes in six La Liga matches and received a red card, prompting speculation the club could terminate the deal and send him back to Liverpool in January.

Harvey Elliott joined Valencia on a season-long loan on summer deadline day but has failed to settle at the La Liga club. The 23-year-old midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, has managed only 152 minutes across six matches for Valencia this season under manager Javier Aguirre.

Elliott's struggles began immediately after his September debut in a 5-0 defeat to Barcelona. Spanish media reported Valencia were unhappy with his fitness levels, and he received a red card in a 2-1 loss to Villarreal in October. With limited playing time and high wages, the situation has become untenable for both parties.

Valencia's management has changed since Elliott's arrival—Carlos Corberán and Ron Gourlay, who oversaw the signing, were sacked in September and replaced by Javier Aguirre. Plaza Deportiva reports the club could now terminate the loan early and send Elliott back to Anfield if he fails to turn things around in the coming weeks.