Aston Villa have expressed an interest in signing Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports.

The 24-year-old has made five starts for the Gunners this season in all competitions, but struggled in his most recent appearance, last month's 2-0 home EFL Cup defeat to Southampton.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Villa boss Steve Bruce is looking for a fresh option in the right-back role which has been filled by Alan Hutton for most of the season.

Jenkinson suffered an injury to his cruciate ligament 10 months ago during a loan spell at West Ham United.