Scott Carson admits he is hoping to be told soon whether Aston Villa are going to make his loan move permanent.

Villa signed Carson on a season long-loan last summer and manager Martin O'Neill has admitted he would like the 22-year-old to stay on a permanent basis.

A £10million deal has already been agreed between Villa and his parent club Liverpool - but as yet the move has not been finalised.

In the meantime, Villa have also made moves to bring in American shot-stopper Brad Guzan, although their initial attempts to sign him were thwarted by work-permit issues.

Villa remain interested in Guzan and Carson admits he is no nearer to knowing where his own future lies.

"I'm fine with Villa bringing in a keeper because I'm only here on loan," he told The Sun.

"It's not a done deal with Liverpool. Villa paid a loan fee for me and they can make it permanent any time they like.

"Hopefully I will have a good end to the season but I don't know what Villa are thinking.

"I would quite like to know what is happening but there's not a lot I can do."

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