Jack Grealish ‘to seal World Cup spot’ with sensational Aston Villa transfer
Aston Villa are primed for an uncertain summer, with a lack of Champions League football and financial issues to blame.
That means the Villans will have to work smarter in the transfer market if they are to attract quality players.
Villa have utilised the loan market well recently, with Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio both arriving in January.
Another loan move they may pursue is Jack Grealish, who could be in for a phenomenal return to Villa Park, as his struggles continue at Manchester City.
Aston Villa told to strike Grealish deal with Man City
Grealish faces an uncertain future at Manchester City, after dropping down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola.
The 29-year-old was omitted from Guardiola’s Premier League squad on the final day and was benched in the FA Cup final.
To make matters worse, Guardiola opted to hand debuts to his youngsters when behind to Crystal Palace, rather than bring on Grealish.
That has triggered intense speculation around his future, with Tottenham, Everton, and Villa all linked with the midfielder.
Given his high wages, it is likely the former Villa man will leave on loan, which could open up the possibility of a rekindling in the West Midlands.
Speaking live on air, talkSPORT host Hugh Woozencroft discussed a potential move to Villa with Flex (5 June, 08:50 pm)
Woozencroft said: “I’d love to see him at Villa.”
Flex replied: “Yeah, get the love, go and be the main man.”
Woozencroft: “Win a European trophy with Villa, get yourself on the plane to the World Cup, that’s what I’d love to see.”
Why would Villa want Grealish?
Villa supporters would likely be split over a return for Grealish.
On one hand, he was exceptional during his time at Villa Park and helped guide the West Midlands club back to the Premier League, immediately thriving there.
However, now he is a player in his late twenties, who appears to have his best years behind him.
Although his career has slowly been fizzling out, he still has something to offer, and Villa have explored loans of a similar ilk before.
Essentially, there is nothing to lose for the Villans, as if he signs on loan, there is no conundrum at the end of the deal.
He could play out wide or as a number 10, where he was so lethal during his previous stint at Villa Park.
Either way, Grealish looks like he will be moving to a top club, and Villa would be silly not to consider him.