Aston Villa have not given up hope of keeping free agent Ron Vlaar at the club.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood said there is still time for out-of-contract defender Ron Vlaar to sign a new deal.
Vlaar is available on a free transfer once the 2014-15 season comes to an end, and while the 30-year-old Dutchman has hinted at prolonging his stay, thanks to Sherwood, no extension appears forthcoming.
Manchester United has been linked with a move for the veteran, because of Vlaar's ties to manager Louis van Gaal and the Netherlands national team. But Sherwood, who guided Villa to next month's FA Cup final against Arsenal, said Vlaar "has got every opportunity to stay" at Villa Park.