Harvey Elliott could have a career lifeline from an unexpected source before the close of the transfer window.Reports are suggesting that Valencia are in talks over the versatile midfielder, who looks destined to leave Liverpool before the deadline.Elliott was part of the Aston Villa squad that won the Europa League, but due to a clause in his contract, he barely playedGettyTransfer journalists Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto are both reporting that the Spanish giants are leading the race for the 23-year-old.Three other clubs are trying to sign Elliott before the end of the transfer window.However, Valencia are advancing in talks with Liverpool after agreeing terms with the player.The former England Under-21 international doesn’t appear to be part of Andoni Iraola‘s plans, having been left out of the squad for Liverpool’s opening Premier League game against Newcastle United.Harvey Elliott transfer to ValenciaShould he join Valencia, he would become just the second English player to represent the LaLiga side – although they were once managed by former Tottenham player Jimmy Elliott in the 1920s.However, the only other English player to actually play a competitive game for the club is Max Aarons.The ex-England U21 full-back joined Valencia on loan from Bournemouth in January 2025.It wasn’t the most successful loan spell, given he made just five appearances, but Elliott could follow in his footsteps.Elliott was heavily involved in pre-season, but he played no part at St James’ ParkGettyLast year, Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan near the end of the transfer window.The deal was a loan with an obligation to buy for £35million.This would have been triggered if Elliott had appeared a certain number of times.However, Unai Emery revealed very early on that Elliott wouldn’t be playing that much because of the clause.Villa decided they didn’t want to sign Elliott at all, so he spent the majority of last year on the bench.Across all competitions, he played just ten games for Villa.Elliott is looking to revive his career, and he is still very youngGettyIraola not convincedWhen asked about why Elliott played no part against Newcastle, his manager had a pretty brutal response.In his post-match interview, he said: “Harvey is trying and improving every week, but I still prefer other options, about the balance on the bench.“That’s why James McConnell was in the squad, but it’s now another new week and new chances for everyone. They have to keep that mentality!”And before hearing about this news, Ally McCoist was on talkSPORT Breakfast this morning.He urged Elliott to have a sit-down with Iraola about his future.He said: “He has got to get playing – it doesn’t look like it will be at Liverpool.“It is a slippery slope, and he has to be very careful. I don’t imagine wage demands will be that high, but he needs to go and play. Whether it is in Europe or with another English club, I don’t know, but the Villa spell was a nightmare.“He needs to sit down with Iraola and find out if he has a chance or if he is in his plans because he needs to play. “He is a lovely footballer. Last season was a write-off, and he can’t afford another one like that.”