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Aston Villa: Walsall sign Tyreik Wright on loan for rest of season

Walsall have made their first January transfer window signing by bringing in young Aston Villa winger Tyreik Wright on loan for the rest of the season.

Wright, 19, who can also play down the middle, has yet to make his first-team debut for Premier League Villa.

But he has made 11 appearances for Villa's Under-23s and played in all three Papa John's Trophy group games..

"Tyreik's got great ability. He's going to give us great options out wide," said Saddlers boss Darrell Clarke.

"He's been showing his match winning qualities in the Under 23's at Villa and for his country at youth level.