Villa make loan approach to sign Ben Gibson

Aston Villa have reportedly made an approach to sign Burnley defender Ben Gibson on loan.

According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett, Villa are looking to snap him up for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

Gibson only joined Burnley back in the previous summer transfer window, signing a four-year deal with the Premier League side after leaving Middlesbrough.

The defender arrived on what was a joint club-record fee and many were expecting big things from him.

However, the 26-year-old has started just once in the Premier League this season and has found game time hard to come by under Sean Dyche.

Dorsett adds that Dyche does not want to lose any of his players this month, with Burnley looking to improve during the second half of the campaign.

Gibson boasts plenty of Championship experience from his time with Boro and could be a shrewd signing for Dean Smith’s side.