Aston Villa player leans on teammate before deadline day transferSil Swinkels joined Bristol Rovers on loan after consulting with teammate Lino Sousa, who provided insights into the club. Swinkels, 21, has played in Villa’s first-team this season, including in the EFL Cup. He was convinced by manager Inigo Calderon and sporting director George Friend, as well as Sousa’s positive feedback. Swinkels expressed excitement about gaining senior football experience at Rovers.