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Steve Bruce has confirmed goalkeeper Jed Steer will join Charlton Athletic on loan.

Steer started the season as Aston Villa's No.1 and kept goal during the claret and blues' 3-1 win over Hull City on Monday.

However, the acquisitions of new first choice shot-stopper Orjan Nyland and Portuguese custodian Andre Moreira means Bruce is in a position to let Steer taste first team football elsewhere.

Bruce said: "Jed has gone out on loan this morning. We wish him the best of luck. He's been frustrated with the injuries and we hope it works out for him.

"The second day I came here he ruptured his Achilles, last year he dislocated his shoulder.

"I don't know if it's done yet. No, not quite? Oh, I've jumped the gun!"

Villa and Charlton are expected to announce the deal for Steer later today and other players could also leave Villa Park before the loan window closes at the end of the month.

Youngsters Jordan Lyden and Harry McKirdy are hoping to taste first team football lower down the leagues while the likes of Aaron Tshibola and Ross McCormack are also available.