Young Aston Villa starlet set for League One loan switch

Young Aston Villa right-back Kaine Kesler is set for a loan move to League One side, Milton Keynes Dons.

Kesler spent the first-half of the season with Swindon Town of League Two but was recalled by Steven Gerrard after impressing during his spell in Wiltshire.

The Robins were keen on bringing the 19-year-old back to the County Ground for the business end of the campaign but it now looks like the promotion hopefuls from the division above have beaten them to his signature.

Villa’s teenage starlet was a popular figure during his time with Swindon in League Two.

He made 21 appearances in all competitions scoring one goal and providing two assists in the process.

Kesler was also part of the Robins side that faced off against Manchester City in the FA Cup third round.

Pep Guardiola fielded a near full strength squad that day and despite coming up against some of the world’s best, the teenager looked calm, collected and most importantly didn’t look out of his depth.

It was that performance in particular that was said to have impressed Gerrard enough that he instantly wanted to recall him to have a look at him in person.

Despite having a great relationship with Swindon Town and Kesler being open to a return there, it’s understandable that the scouser wants the 19-year-old to now show he can do it a step higher, with MK Dons.

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