Verma joined up with the Crewe squad yesterday and started training today.
Meanwhile, Joe Mattock has been the focus of further newspaper speculation, this time being linked with a move to West Bromwich Albion.
Also, It has been speculated in the tabloids today that Nigel Pearson is keen to sign Ghana striker Matthew Amoah.
The 29-year-old currently plays for NAC Breda of the Netherlands.