Aston Villa teenager Jamie Ward is to join League Two strugglers Stockport County on a month's loan.
The 19-year-old will link up with Jim Gannon's side this week and could make his senior debut in Saturday's trip to Cheltenham Town.
He has captained Villa's reserve side but is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Premiership club.
Ward, who can play in midfield or as a full-back, is to stay with Stockport until 8 April.