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Aston Villa are hoping to strike a deal with Arsenal to take Carl Jenkinson on loan.

Steve Bruce wants the Gunners right-back to join Villa's Championship promotion push in January.

The 24-year-old defender is trying to kickstart his career after suffering a serious knee injury during a previous loan spell at West Ham United.

Bruce is looking for a fresh option in the No2 role which has been filled by Alan Hutton for most of the season.

Jenkinson's path to the Arsenal first team is being blocked by Arsene Wenger's first choice right-back Hector Bellerin.

The lowdown...

He has made five first team starts for Arsenal this season in the Premier League, Champions League and EFL Cup, but struggled in his most recent appearance, last month's 2-0 home EFL Cup defeat to Southampton.