Boulding, who was signed by Villa boss Graham Taylor from Grimsby Town in the summer, could then make the move to Bramall Lane a permanent one.
Boulding scored on his home debut for Villa in the InterToto Cup win against FC Zurich, but has not figured in any of Villa's Premiership fixtures this season.
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