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Aston Villa striker Michael Drennan has joined Portsmouth on a one-month loan deal.
The 20-year-old, who has represented Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level, recently returned to Villa after making six appearances during a loan spell with Carlisle United.
Drennan has been given the opportunity to play first-team football after impressing for Villa's Under-21 side, where he has scored six times in 11 appearances this season.
If the move is cleared by the Football League, Drennan could feature for Portsmouth when they play Scunthorpe on Saturday afternoon.
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