Villa re-loan Callum Robinson to Preston

The England Under-20 international was a part of the North End squad that won promotion from League One last season, over two spells.

The 20-year-old was at Deepdale from September to November 2014 before being recalled by Villa, Preston borrowing him again on transfer deadline day for the rest of the season.

Robinson joined Bristol City on a season-long deal last summer but failed to make an impact, with no goals in six appearances having not featured for the Robins since October.

He returned to his parent club this week after his terms were cut short, but now Lilywhites boss and former Villa defender Simon Grayson has swooped again to land him until the end of the campaign.

Grayson said: "We are happy to re-sign Callum - he knows us and we know him. He had a bad time at Bristol City and, after speaking to him, he's so determined to do well for us.

"He's hungry to prove he is a good player. We aren't an established Championship club yet and are progressing all the time.

"Therefore, we want hungry younger players who we feel can develop and improve like Daniel Johnson, Alan Browne and Josh Brownhill. I am sure there will be more signings to follow this one."

He rejoins former Villa team-mate Johnson, who moved permanently for a fee believed to be around the £50,000 mark in January of last year.

Robinson, who is out-of-contract with Villa at the end of this season, said: "I'm glad to be back. When I heard that Preston were interested, I was buzzing.

"I'm really looking forward to it to being back with the lads, the manager and the fans. I loved every minute when I was here last season.

"I've learnt a lot more since then, as well, so I'm ready to show everyone what I can do."