Aston Villa, an escape route for Drinkwater

An altercation after a night out marked Danny Drinkwater's season. The midfielder looked to find his best self again at Burnley, with a loan until January that could be extended, but the Clarets are not playing him and he is expected to return to Chelsea in the coming days.

The Blues are looking for a destination and, according to 'Sky Sports', Aston Villa are interested in signing him on loan for the rest of the season.

John McGinn's injury has affected the club immensely, especially in midfield, so the coach, Dean Smith, will have asked his board for the Blues midfielder.

Chelsea paid almost 40 million euros for Danny Drinkwater after becoming the Premier League champions, but after a first year of injuries and little opportunities, the 2018/19 season passed him by and now Chelsea are ready to loan him out again, this time to Aston Villa, to se eif he can get back to his best.