Given will move on if an offer arrives

Former Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given will leave Aston Villa on a permanent basis this summer if an offer comes in.

Given, 37, will return to Villa at the end of the month following an impressive loan spell at Middlesbrough. He has two years left on his contract but as he has not played for the club for the last 13 months, knows he needs a permanent move — especially if he is to revive his international career.

“I just hope there will be a few options for me,” he said. “Hopefully this spell at Middlesbrough will have shown I still have a lot to offer.”