Villa's Nicky Shorey waits for move

Out-of-favour Villa left-back Nicky Shorey is expected to resist the advances of Nottingham Forest and hold out for a move in the Premier League.

Forest manager Billy Davies confirmed the Championship club were keen to bring the £2million-rated defender back to the City Ground, following his successful loan spell there last season.

But sources in the player's camp have indicated to the Express & Star that the England international is eager to remain in the top flight.

Shorey, a £4million buy from Reading two years ago, ended the season on loan at Fulham and a permanent move back to his native London would appeal.

However, any move to the Europa League finalists would now hinge on who the Cottagers appoint as their new boss, following Roy Hodgson's defection to Liverpool.

West Ham have also been linked with the 29-year-old, who has one year remaining on his deal but is expected to leave this summer, after finding himself third-choice behind Stephen Warnock and Luke Young last season.