"We'll be making decisions - but like anything else, there will be a number of parties concerned. That decision is a three-way decision," said Villa boss Martin O'Neill.
"For instance, all things could be thwarted if Liverpool decide that they want to bring him back. There are lots of things to consider.
"We are in a situation here where he is on loan until the end of the season.
"That was the deal that we had with Liverpool. Liverpool haven't changed their stance in any aspect. That has been the case."
