Swansea City striker Oli McBurnie has been linked with a loan move to Championship high-fliers Aston Villa.

The forward was due to join Barnsley on a season-long loan deal on transfer deadline day, but his move later collapsed due to a problem with the paperwork.

McBurnie, 21, has been a regular for the Swans' Under-23 side once again this season having helped them win both the Premier League 2 Division 2 title and the Premier League Cup last term.

But - despite Swansea's miserable run of form - McBurnie has found first team opportunities difficult to come by, with the Scot featuring just five times in the Premier League so far this season.

And according to respected journalist Alan Nixon , the Villans are plotting a loan move for Swansea's talented forward.

It is thought Bruce wants to bolster his attacking options to sufficiently sustain a promotion bid, with Jonathan Kodjia out with a long-term injury while Scott Hogan and Gabby Agbonlahor have also been sidelined.