Ray Wilkins has made a shock return to football with Aston Villa, but Ron Vlaar now looks certain to leave the club next week. Tim Sherwood has drafted Wilkins into his coaching set-up, as assistant manager but the Villa boss looks to have lost his battle to keep Vlaar. Sources close to the Dutchman claim it is ‘highly unlikely’ the central defender will sign a new contract at Villa Park. And barring a unexpected U-turn, the Holland international will leave the club when his contract expires on Wednesday. Sportsmail understands Vlaar, who will be available for nothing, has five offers on the table with Southampton, Sunderland, Newcastle and Besiktas are all keen on the 30-year-old defender.Ray Wilkins has become Tim Sherwood's new assistant at Aston VillaSherwood wanted Chris Ramsey before he became the new QPR bossRon Vlaar looks certain to leave club on free transfer next weekSouthampton, Newcastle, Sunderland and Besiktas all keen on defenderWilkins' most recent role in football was as the manager of JordanCLICK HERE for all the latest English Premier League news
_’s imminent departure has been tempered somewhat by Wilkins’ appointment.