Chelsea loanee set to terminate deal, eyes Aston Villa January move

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in taking Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater on loan in the January transfer window amid reports that Burnley are set to terminate the former England international’s loan deal.

According to SkySports, Villa boss Dean Smith sees Drinkwater as a good option to cover for John McGinn, whose fractured ankle is set to keep him out for three months.

Drinkwater is currently on loan at Burnley, but it’s unlikely that Sean Dyche will look to extend the deal, even though he has the option to do so once the window opens on January 1.

Villa assistant manager John Terry still has a close friendship with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, so his influence could be key in helping a deal over the line.

Drinkwater has had a difficult two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge and struggled to make an impact at Burnley, playing less than an hour in the Premier League since joining in the summer.