Chelsea midfielders Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek would both be “fantastic signings” for Aston Villa, according to Paul Robinson.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider correspondent Dylan Childs, the former Spurs and Leeds United number one urged Barkley, 26, to take a loan move before the transfer window shuts to give himself the best possible chance of being selected for next summer’s European Championship.
Sky Sports claim that Villa boss Dean Smith wants to add another midfielder to his ranks before the 5 October transfer deadline.
It’s reported that Barkley and Loftus-Cheek are both loan targets for the Claret and Blue but Football Insider revealed today that the former wants to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admitted yesterday that Loftus-Cheek may go out on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline to gain regular first team football.
When asked by Football Insider which midfielder would be a better fit for Dean Smith’s side, Robinson said:
