Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard will consider playing Calum Chambers in midfield.

Chambers has played predominantly as a defender but spent a season in the middle of the park for Fulham and Gerrard has spoken to the January signing about the possibility of fulfilling the same role for Villa if required, says the Birmingham Mail.

Gerrard was keen to bolster his midfield options last month after losing Marvelous Nakamba to long-term injury but saw a bid for Brighton's Yves Bissouma rejected.

Douglas Luiz has struggled for consistency since stepping into Nakamba's role, while Morgan Sanson has not featured for four matches.

Chambers has started Villa's last two games in central defence but is likely to be replaced by Ezri Konsa for Saturday's trip to Brighton.