Rico Richards: Stockport County sign Aston Villa forward on loan

Rico Richards made two senior appearances for West Brom before joining Aston Villa last summer

Stockport have signed Aston Villa forward Rico Richards on loan until the end of the season.

The 20-year-old joined the Premier League side from West Brom last summer.

He could make his debut for the Hatters, who also have fellow Villa forward Louie Barry on loan, against Notts County on Saturday.

"He is highly thought of and has the ball carrying ability that we don't have in the squad at present," boss Dave Challinor told the club website.

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