Nathan Delfouneso leaves Aston Villa for Burnley loan spell

08 March 2011 12:34
Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso has signed for Burnley on loan until the end of the season. [LNB]The 20-year-old has found first-team opportunities harder to come by at Villa Park since the January arrival of Darren Bent. [LNB]He has now agreed to join the Clarets, who have been on the lookout for a new frontman after Charlie Austin was ruled out for the rest of the campaign with a dislocated shoulder. [LNB] Experience: Delfouneso (right) should get more games under his belt with Burnley[LNB]Delfouneso, who has made 16 appearances for Villa this term, is a regular for the England Under 21s, with many tipping him to earn full international honours in future.[LNB]Should the paperwork go through in time, he could make his debut for Burnley in Tuesday night's clash with Hull.  [LNB] Aston Villa midfielder Downing in court over ?500k fraud row with former agentTen points should steer Villa to safety, says under-fire boss HoullierYoung Villa midfielder Bannan joins promotion hopefuls Leeds on loanAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Bent

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