Aston Villa are enjoying a strong season in the Sky Bet Championship so far, with Steve Bruce's side currently occupying fifth spot in the league.

There have been a number of players who have found it hard to break into the Villa starting eleven, and some will no doubt be keen to leave Villa Park with the transfer window opening next month.

Which Aston Villa outcast will be begging for a loan move away in January?

We discuss.....

George Dagless

Ritchie De Laet.

He might have been inspired by Alan Hutton's return to the side but I think it is safe to say that the Belgian is not getting near it.

Who'd have him? Tough to say but I think a League One move could be ideal for him.

Adam Simeoni

Tommy Elphick.

The big central defender has found chances extremely hard to come by following the arrivals of John Terry and Chris Samba in the summer, and just doesn't appear to be in Bruce's plans this season.

He needs to get out to avoid stagnating his career.

Chris Gallagher

James Bree.

The right-back was an exciting prospect when he joined the club from Barnsley and was playing regular football in Yorkshire.

His career has stalled big time at Villa and he needs to go out and get games to try and rediscover that form.

Alfie Burns

James Bree.

The young right-back will probably be regretting his decision to leave Barnsley for Villa Park last January, as he has endured a tricky start to life in the Midlands.

Steve Bruce clearly has little faith in Bree, who looks like he could do with a spell away from Villa Park to rediscover some confidence.