Barnsley sign Villa goalkeeper Gauci on loan

Joe Gauci has played twice for Aston Villa and won seven caps for Australia

Barnsley have signed goalkeeper Joe Gauci on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.

Australia international Gauci, 24, joined Villa 12 months ago from A-League side Adelaide Strikers.

He played in both of Villa's Carabao Cup ties before Christmas but will now spend the next few months at Oakwell.

"This is a brilliant opportunity for myself to come and get some experience in English football and as well be here to help the club gain promotion and get back in the Championship," Gauci told the club's website.

Barnsley are ninth in League One, two points outside the play-offs with 18 games to go.