Loan interest in youngsters but bulk of expected business done

Aston Villa have already done the bulk of their business with the arrivals of Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz. The loan return of Juventus midfielder Luiz, who was sold to the Serie A side 18 months ago, was enforced after the season-ending injury to Boubacar Kamara. Abraham was a labour of love for Villa, having tried to sign him several times, and he bolsters an attack after the departures of Donyell Malen and Evann Guessand.

Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba celebrates scoring for Aston Villa.
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Aston Villa have already done the bulk of their business with the arrivals of Tammy Abraham and Douglas Luiz.

The loan return of Juventus midfielder Luiz, who was sold to the Serie A side 18 months ago, was enforced after the season-ending injury to Boubacar Kamara.

Abraham was a labour of love for Villa, having tried to sign him several times, and he bolsters an attack after the departures of Donyell Malen and Evann Guessand.

Harvey Elliott's situation remains unchanged, despite the Liverpool loanee coming in from the cold against Red Bull Salzburg for his first appearance since 2 October. Villa are still unwilling to make his move permanent for £35m but it will automatically trigger if he makes four more appearances.

There is interest from clubs in taking Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba on loan for the second half of the season. West Bromwich Albion have held an interest, with the 19-year-old having come through the academy at the Hawthorns.

But after the attacker scored Villa's winner in their 3-2 comeback victory over Salzburg on Thursday, a number of other Championship clubs are circling.

Young striker Rory Wilson is more likely to stay at Villa Park than leave, although his situation could change at short notice.

Bundesliga side Hoffenheim wanted to take him on loan, with an option to buy, and use him in their under-23 side in Germany's third division. However, that did not happy, and while there is plenty of interest in the 20-year-old, he could stay at Villa beyond the deadline.

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