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Aaron Tshibola is likely to make a move away from Aston Villa in the January transfer window with the midfielder eyeing up loan moves.

The midfielder who signed from Reading in the summer on a four-year deal has played only once since Steve Bruce took over from Roberto Di Matteo.

That start came in the manager's first game in charge and since then he has travelled with the squad to games but failed to make the final 18-man-squad.

Now the midfielder is looking for a move to a club in Europe.

There is thought to be interest also in a move to Rangers and a move to another English club would not be ruled out.

A temporary move would seem the likeliest option for Tshibola with him being able to put himself in the shop window again to either change his standing at Villa, or impress for a summer move away.

His future at Villa Park looks bleak at present despite looking bright in his early games under Roberto Di Matteo after he arrived.

The Italian said at the time of his signing: "I am very happy that Aaron has joined.

"He's a highly-rated and well respected young player who will provide us with plenty of energy, courage and determination in the middle of the park.

"I am confident he will be a tremendous addition to our squad for the very important new season - and beyond."

With that now looking unlikely, Tshibola's future looks increasingly likely to be played away from Villa Park.