Steve Bruce has already started to orchestrate an upturn in form after inheriting a downbeat Aston Villa side which lacked in confidence following Roberto di Matteo's disastrous reign.

The experienced Bruce has come in and restored a bit of faith among Villa supporters.

Aston Villa are undefeated in Bruce's four games so far with two respectable draws in Midlands derbies as well as two hard fought victories over high-flying Reading and stubborn Fulham.

Bruce seems to have instilled a newfound desire in his players; something that Villa fans have not seen in recent times.

Aston Villa have a good squad on paper and Bruce will undoubtedly plan to further strengthen it in January in a bid to propel the Villains into a promotion chase.

One avenue that Bruce might look to explore is the loan market.

Chelsea are a team who are renowned for having large quantities of youth players on their books, who are subsequently farmed out on loan.

Aston Villa could benefit from Chelsea's tendency to do this and here are TWO Chelsea players who Bruce could target in January.

Ola Aina

 

Ola Aina is considered to be one of Chelsea's best young talents but he has never had any time out on loan.

The 20-year-old has started two cup games and also been handed a ten minute cameo in the league but Conte might choose to let him develop his game in the Championship.

With Ritchie de Laet out with a long-term injury and Alan Hutton and Leandro Bacuna defensively fragile at times, the England under-20 international would walk into the Aston Villa right back spot at the moment.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

 

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another Chelsea youngster held in high regard but he has fallen down the pecking order since the return of Nathaniel Chalobah and the arrival of Ngolo Kante.

The 20-year-old has only made one substitute appearance in the league this season and Conte might sanction a loan move for him to be playing regular first team football.

There would undoubtedly be a number of suitors for the England under-21 central midfielder but Aston Villa has a certain attraction and pull that few other Championship clubs can offer.

 

Aston Villa fans - would you take these two players at the club? What could they offer you?

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