The 22-year-old, who is a former England youth international, made 18 appearances in Villa's promotion-winning campaign back in 2018/19, showing his ability to impress in the Championship.Meanwhile, the Owls continue their hunt for a new manager, and former Wigan Athletic boss Paul Cook is currently the bookies' favourite to be given the job.The likes of ex-Sunderland men Roy Keane and Chris Coleman, and former Rayo Vallecano boss Paco Jemez have also been tipped for the role, and it looks like Wednesday will take their time in appointing a new manager - after previous boss Tony Pulis left after just 45 days at the helm.The Owls won't be back in action until the 24th of January, after their next two matches against Coventry City and Wycombe Wanderers were postponed due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests being recorded a the club.As always, we've scoured the web for all the latest transfer news including Sheffield Wednesday and the rest of the second-tier. Scroll through the gallery to catch up today's Championship gossip:
1. Boro battle for Villa defender
Middlesbrough have been tipped to battle it out with Bristol City and Cardiff to sign Aston Villa defender Frederic Guilbert. The 26-year-old, formerly of Caen and Bordeaux, is expected to leave Villa on loan. (Football Insider) Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. Reading still after long-term target
Reports from Portugal have claimed that Reading are still in the running to sign Sporting CP striker Pedro Mendes. He's recently had a loan spell with Almeria cut short, suggesting a new move could materialise this month. (Sport Witness) Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
3. Canaries close in on full-back
Norwich City are closing in on a loan move for PAOK left-back Dimitris Giannoulis, who could join on a permanent deal in the summer. He's likely to cost around £6.6m. (Football League World) Photo: JORGE GUERRERO
4. Bees sign Iran ace on permanent deal
Brentford have completed the signing of forward Saman Ghoddos on a permanent deal. The 27-year-old Iran international originally made a name for himself during an excellent spell with Swedish side Ostersund. (Club website) Photo: ROSLAN RAHMAN