Aston Villa are considering recalling Louie Barry from his loan at Stockport County to send him to a club at a higher level. A number of Championship sides are interested in signing him on a short-term loan deal. Middlesbrough's interest is most concrete at this stage, and they have already held talks with Villa and voiced their desire to sign Barry on loan next month.

Aston Villa are planning to recall Louie Barry from Stockport to loan him to the Championship. Middlesbrough, currently in fifth place, want to sign him. Villa believes Barry has outgrown League One and would benefit from the Championship experience.