Aston Villa have been considering signing the England international who has been the outcast in his current side, Manchester City.
Aston Villa transfer plan aim to continue with more expected arrivals. They are set to lose Leon Bailey to Hull City soon and keen on getting a better replacement ahead of the Champions League this season.
The Clarets and Blue have made surprising idea of bringing back their former star who has been the outcast of his own club at the moment, Jack Grealish. According to the report in The Sun, Villa still regards him highly.
“It’s understood Villa have discussed the idea of bringing Grealish back and believe he could offer much needed depth in the wide areas.”
The 30-year-old winger has been deemed surplus to the requirement since last season. Such made him to be loaned out to Everton in the previous campaign. His contract expires in 2027. Thus, Grealish has been attracting plenty of interests.
The Toffees are still fond of including him again on loan deal as he has not featured since January due to picking up his foot injury. Villa offers better opportunity than going back to Merseyside as The Lions are playing in the Champions League.
They are in need of experienced star to lead the squad following the departure of two key men, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers. Grealish, who once was the skipper and the native Birmingham, is definitely the ideal figure for helping them to stay on top four. His link to the senior figures like Ollie Watkins, John McGinn or Tyrone Mings would certainly be helpful to bring out the best of the team.
The attacking midfielder whose form practically gradually deteriorated after winning treble with Manchester City still have potential suitors from abroad. Atletico Madrid is one, then several clubs from Middle East such as Al Ahli, Al Hilal and Neom, plus unnamed club from MLS.
It all depends on what Grealish really aims this season. He is still in his peak age, despite his degrading form. Yet, it does not mean that he can no longer contribute well to the team. He does not have to play week in week out, but he can step up during critical times. His ability to make impact when needed the most might still appeal Villa and others.
The winger who missed out The Citizens’ pre-season in Seoul and Hong Kong only featured in 22 games last season. He contributed two goals and six assists in all competitions.
Based on the data in FotMob, his form last season was still fine with his xG is 2.15 and his xA reaching 3.57. His successful passes was 84.1 % while his accurate long balls was up to 56.2% and his successful crosses was 25.6 %. His successful dribbles were 40.4 % with winning duels up to 50.5 %. Grealish’s workrate and off the ball is still highly praised, including by Atletico Madrid boss, Diego Simeone. He made 157 defensive contributions, which included 21 tackles, 12 interceptions, six times blocking shots and 13 clearances.
Signing the attacking midfielder who is currently training in RCD Mallorca to keep his ideal physical fitness is undoubtedly a great strategy to add the squad depth without spending too much. Manchester City might be open to sanction another loan deal for the former Villa captain.
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