Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admits Gary Cahill and Isaiah Osbourne are likely to be loaned out this month.
"As for Osbourne, he would be one of those I would seriously think about sending on a short-term loan at the moment.
"He's injured - he has a bruised thigh - and that's why he didn't play in the reserves on Monday night against West Ham.
"But we're assessing his situation because a number of teams have shown an interest, certainly one in particular, and as soon as he's fit and well, we'll address it."