Home > Football > Transfer Talk > Premier League > Aston Villa > News

A report claims that new Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants to sign Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes on loan in the January transfer window.

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough striker Jordan Rhodes on loan.

The Scotland international joined Boro in January 2015, off the back of scoring 85 times in 169 appearances for Blackburn Rovers, who he joined from Huddersfield Town, where he also enjoyed great success.

Rhodes only managed six Championship goals in the second half of last season, however, and has struggled for first-team football this term - only appearing twice in the Premier League under Aitor Karanka.

According to The Sun, new Villa boss Steve Bruce is a firm admirer of the 26-year-old and will launch a loan move when the winter transfer window opens at the start of 2017.

Rhodes started his professional career with Ipswich Town in 2007.

ID:283415: cacheID:283415:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1418:

Restore Data

1

Chelsea vs. Wolves - prediction, team news, lineups

2

'Offer submitted' - Fresh 'twist' in Garnacho saga with Napoli, Chelsea 'in the hunt'

3

Wolves vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings

4

Will Palmer be ready for Wolves? How Blues could line up on Monday night

5

Down to two: European giants 'going head-to-head' for Rashford

6

Will Cunha recover in time? How Wolves could line up against Blues on Monday

7

Joshua Zirkzee ban decision confirmed after lewd gesture in Southampton win

8

Major blow for Amorim as 'top target' prepares to 'sign new deal' at current club

9

Man United handed boost as Napoli make Alejandro Garnacho decision?

10

Heartbreak for Arsenal as team's title hopes suffer huge setback against Villa