Nicky Shorey has told Fulham he is willing to consider a permanent move to Craven Cottage. The Aston Villa left-back joined the Cottagers in the January transfer window and his spell in West London expires in the summer, but the former Reading man has not ruled out extending his stay.

"At the moment I am not too sure what will happen, but I'm not in the picture at Villa so I do have to think about that," said the one-time England international.

"I'm enjoying my time here and it will definitely be something that I consider when the time comes."