Aston Villa midfielder Tom Cleverley wants to join Everton.

The Mirror says Cleverley is ready to turn down a permanent move to Aston Villa - and join Everton instead.

He is on loan at Villa Park from Manchester United and has made 22 league starts this season.

New manager Tim Sherwood is a fan and although Villa would be interested in discussing terms when his Old Trafford deal expires this summer it is understood Cleverley, 25, has already decided to become a free agent.

The midfielder is then expected to move ahead with a plan to put pen-to-paper at Goodison Park.