New Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has backed himself to rescue the club from the drop by saying the only way is up for the Midlands giants – (Daily Express)
Chris Herd is out for the rest of the season and will return to parent club Aston Villa for surgery on a medial ligament injury – (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar has reportedly no plans to sign a new deal at the club – news that could put Manchester United and Southampton on red alert ahead of this summer – (Metro)
The former Paris Saint-Germain forward signed until the end of the season with the Hammers on a free transfer but this move is subject to international clearance, which is still pending – (Daily Star)
Manchester United have signed Belgian teenage star Indy Boonen on a three-year deal, according to reports in his homeland – (Sky Sports)