Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood wants Fabian Delph to take Jack Grealish under his wing.

The People says officials at Villa Park are growing increasingly concerned by the teenager's antics and are planning to give him a mentor in an attempt to keep him focused.

Villa boss Tim Sherwood wants to team up the playmaker with a senior squad member to ensure there is no repeat of the incidents which have cast the club in a poor light.

Pictures of Grealish apparently lying drunk and unconscious in the middle of a road in Tenerife surfaced this week.

The idea is for the older statesman to keep a watchful eye on the youngster and try to steer him clear of potential pitfalls.

Delph is a candidate, but plans are on hold because Manchester City are still keen on signing him.