Paul Lambert has revealed that Aston Villa have the option to make Tom Cleverley’s loan move a permanent one in January.
Former England U21 midfielder Cleverley has started Villa’s last five Premier League matches after making his loan move from Man United in the summer.
And, Villa boss Lambert has confirmed that the 25-year-old, who is out of contract at United at the end of the season, could make a permanent move in January.
“We have an option on Tom. We have not gone into great detail but he has played well,” Lambert said on Friday.
“He was the one lad who was busy on Saturday [in Villa’s 3-0 loss at Everton]. He has so much to offer. He’s a good guy, a good pro and does everything [at a] high tempo, even when he trains.
“Whatever happens in January will happen, the option is there but we still have a couple of months to go.
“I just want him to play well here and enjoy it and that’s what he is doing, which is half the battle. It’s not been an easy start playing at a new club but come January we will see.”