Tim Sherwood has insisted Aston Villa ’ s impending summer takeover is not a concern and he plans to build a squad in his image for next season provided the club stay up . Randy Lerner is understood to be in detailed discussions with a prospective buyer and should a new man claim ownership doubts will inevitably be raised about Sherwood ’ s position . But the Villa manager is fully focussed on steering his side to safety , before using the closed season to implement long-term plans . Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists he is not concerned by talks of a takeover . Christian Benteke celebrates scoring as Aston Villa thrash Sunderland last month . Benteke took part in Aston Villa 's training session on Thursday ahead of their trip to Manchester United . The forward was joined by midfielder Fabian Delph ( left ) who is fresh from international duty with England . Delph ( centre ) and the Villa squad were put through their paces ahead of Saturday 's game vs United . Ashley Westwood ( left ) fends off a challenge from team-mate Jack Grealish ( centre ) on Thursday . ‘ I haven ’ t heard that , ’ said Sherwood . ‘ I mean there ’ s a buyer out there for Man United probably – it ’ s going to have to be a rich one ! ‘ I think every club out there is for sale , I haven ’ t heard anything though . ‘ It ’ s not a concern , I just have to do my job . My job is to prepare the team and keep them in the league this year. ’ Villa are three points above the relegation zone in 16th following late defeat by Swansea in their last match before the international break . They face Manchester United on Saturday at Old Trafford before Queens Park Rangers visit on Tuesday night . Sherwood added : ‘ I feel very pleased to have got the opportunity to manage this great club . It is a dream job for me if we stay in the league , it gives me a pre-season to build my own squad . ‘ I couldn ’ t have hand picked a better job , but we need to get over the line . It was obviously going to be a difficult task . Nobody said it was going to be easy . There will be lots of ups and downs along the way but I ’ m confident we can do it. ’ Sherwood overseas Villa 's training session on Thursday as they bid to avoid Premier League relegation . Sherwood laughs during an interview with Chief Sports Writer Martin Samuel in February .
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner in discussions to buy the club . Manager derby Sherwood not concerned by takeover talks . Sherwood says he is keen on survival and building for next season . Aston Villa are 16th and three points clear of relegation zone . fans HERE for the latest Aston league news .