ASTON VILLA have reportedly slapped a £100million asking price on Jack Grealish to fend off interest from Manchester United and City.
The Citizens are believed to have made the 25-year-old their No1 target following the England international’s stunning start to the season.
Jack Grealish has been in fine form for Villa and EnglandCredit: EPA
And it has been claimed that the Red Devils remain keen on bringing the player to Old Trafford.
United were heavily linked with a move for the Villans skipper in the summer, but he instead penned a new five-year contract in the Midlands.
It is understood the boyhood Villa fan is not thinking about leaving the club, but that hasn’t stopped Dean Smith’s men from putting a price on him.
According to the Telegraph, potential suitors would have to fork out a British record £100m to prise Grealish away from Villa.
Grealish had been valued at around £70m in the summer, but after chipping in with six goals and as many assists in ten games, his price has jumped up.
This is a result of his new deal, sparkling form and his introduction into the Three Lions set-up under Gareth Southgate.
Instead of cashing in though, Villa are said to believe they can convince Grealish to stay at the club beyond 2021.
His brilliant form has seen him compared to England legend Paul Gascoigne – much to the delight of the midfielder.
He said: “I thrive off those kinds of comparisons. I love Gazza, I’ve watched his documentary off Netflix about a million times.
“I love his character on the pitch and off it. I love the way he played football with such a freedom and such a joy.
“You hear people talk about him and say he was a joy to watch. I think that’s the biggest compliment you can have.
“When people say it’s a joy to watch you, it makes me happy, because I just want to entertain people.
“But I also want to be effective on the pitch, just like Gazza was.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
