Source: PA
Carew must wait for new Villa deal
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is putting talks over a new deal for in-form striker John Carew on hold until the end of the season.
Carew joined Villa from Lyon three years ago and has 15 months remaining of his current contract.
The Norway international has often expressed his desire to remain at Villa long term and has a close relationship with the club's supporters.
But O'Neill is determined to focus on Villa's push for a Champions League spot and FA Cup glory and will not discuss possible new deals with any player until the summer.
O'Neill said: "John is coming into good form at the moment and seems to be clear of the little niggling injuries which have affected him this year.
"I hope he can stay fit between now and the end of the season as we will need him - like we will need everybody. But in terms of contracts I won't be doing anything now - and nor are the players expecting anything - until the end of the season."
