Leeds United have signed Aston Villa defender Stephen O'Halloran on a one-month loan deal, while Ben Parker has joined Darlington on loan.The 20-year-old arrived at Thorp Arch on Monday and could be included in the squad for Saturday's match at Swindon.

Leeds assistant manager Steve Staunton has kept tabs on O'Halloran, who has already won two full caps for the Republic of Ireland despite not yet appearing for Villa's first team.

O'Halloran joined Southampton on loan in January and made one appearance, while he played 11 games for Wycombe last season.

His two international appearances for the Republic came against Ecuador and Bolivia last year.

Meanwhile, defender Parker has joined Darlington on loan, the 20-year-old making his Leeds debut at Macclesfield in August after spending last season on loan at Bradford.

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