West Brom fullback Jared Hodgkiss is set to extend his loan deal with Aberdeen.

The 21-year-old right-back, who joined the Dons at the end of August, was set to return to the Hawthorns on January 13.

But Baggies boss Tony Mowbray has given Pittodrie counterpart Jimmy Calderwood the green light to hold on to the Englishman for a little longer.

Calderwood said in the Evening Express: "I spoke to Tony Mowbray and he is open to Jared staying on after his initial loan spell. We will now talk to Jared about the possibility of keeping him beyond January.

"Jared is a very good footballer and has done well since coming to Aberdeen, and staying on is a good chance for him.

"The opportunity to play for a club like Aberdeen in front of a large support can only help develop his game."