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Matija Sarkic has joined Wigan Atletic on loan until January.

The 20-year-old, a former Montenegro youth international, has impressed for Villa’s U23s in recent times and will now gain much-needed first-team experience at the League One table-toppers.

Sarkic, who has two years left on his deal, signed from Belgian club Andrelecht in 2015 and is yet to make a first-team appearance.

He has featured in the matchday 18, though, and was taken on the club’s pre-season tours to gain valuable experience with the seniors.

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Mark Bunn, Villa’s third-choice goalkeeper, will be staying put and act as cover for current No.1 Sam Johnstone, and back-up stopper Jed Steer.