Harry Kane is undroppable and, as was highlighted against Albania, likes to roll off the forward line to link play (something he is very good at). You can unsubscribe at any time. Reports suggest they will make a significant outlay on central defender Ibrahima Konaté and Liverpool under FSG are not associated with buying the biggest names on the market. When it comes to assessing players and managers, it certainly feels as if football has moved on from the maxims of 'show us your medals' and 'it's a results business'. Group of men in balaclavas smashed their way into Tesco and made off with till. The agent of Manchester United target Jack Grealish has said that his client’s full focus is on helping Aston Villa retain their Premier League status ahead of the summer transfer window. When Kane drags out centre-backs, there is green grass to exploit, something Heung-min Son does brilliantly alongside Kane for Spurs. Just as Harry Kane could smash individual records and become a club legend (if he isn't already) by staying at Tottenham, Grealish might be driven by more personal motivations. As reported by Telegraph Sport in December, Villa valued Grealish at £70m last year but that asking price has increased to more than £100m now. Clubs around Europe are beginning to finalise their plans for the upcoming window and United and City are no different. ", Get the latest breaking Manchester United transfer news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletter. Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “Manchester United are still in need of some more midfield creativity, and Villa skipper Jack Grealish is … United pursued Jadon Sancho and looked at Watford's Ismaïla Sarr because they wanted a player who could hold his width to balance off their right-footed forward on the left. Villa have not won major silverware since the 1996 League Cup under Brian Little, and inspiring Villa to a trophy while wearing the captain's armband would certainly stir Grealish as a boyhood fan of the club. Matt Le Tissier was accused of a lack of ambition for not leaving Southampton, but one gets the sense today's football public would be more sympathetic. Jack Grealish of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Villa will start each season as underdogs to finish in the Europa League places, never mind qualify for the Champions League. Jack Grealish has given Manchester United a dilemma Man Utd wanted to sign Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window but failed to lure the Aston Villa star to Old Trafford. Nevertheless, Grealish will surely be involved in some capacity. Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed why it would have been futile for Manchester United to sign him last summer. Manchester United vs Brighton, Premier League: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction? But Manchester United need to be extremely careful in sanctioning such a large amount for Jack Grealish, given that Ole Gunnar Solksjaer is finally seeming like he's getting a … Micah Richards questions Sergio Aguero exit after Pep Guardiola's Man City transfer claim. As reported by Telegraph Sport in December, Goal-creating actions in the Premier League, 2020-21, Grealish vs De Bruyne PL 20/21 comparison, they will make a significant outlay on central defender Ibrahima Konaté. Man Utd midfielder James Garner has shone while on loan with Championship side Nottingham Forest this season. Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer like what he sees? Staying at Villa could also be beneficial for Grealish as an individual: he is already considered one of the league's star players and everything at Villa Park is geared towards getting the best out of him. Manchester on film quiz. Jack Grealish’s agent Jonathan Barnett has dropped a bombshell on his client’s future by predicting some ‘very big transfers’ going into the summer transfer window. One trophy with Aston Villa could be worth 10 won elsewhere. Manchester United are in fine form, with an attack and midfield thriving since the Premier League restart. Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is on Manchester United's transfer radar. Mason Greenwood has done well, but will naturally look to come inside and get shots off. The man was rushed to hospital for treatment. Despite their vast wealth, City are quite measured in the transfer market and buying two players of this stature in one window seems unlikely. Rather than a question of how much Grealish is rated, the tension with England appears to be a tactical one. That hasn't stopped speculation, though, and both United and City continue to be tipped to move for the 25-year-old once the window re-opens. This may be a sad reflection on English football considering we are talking about the fifth-most successful club in the country, but Aston Villa are not going to win the Premier League. Jack Grealish deflects Man Utd transfer interest and makes Bruno Fernandes claim Manchester United have been tipped to go back in for Jack Grealish after … Only Kevin De Bruyne has more expected assists per 90 minutes, only Bruno Fernandes has played more key passes while Harry Kane and Fernandes are the only players with more goal-creating actions than Grealish this Premier League season. The Red Devils were reportedly the leading candidates to lure Grealish away from Villa Park last summer before being stunned by the £80 million asking price. The midfielder has gained a lot of interest … Those are two of the most simple solutions - the possibilities are endless. It makes perfect sense, though it is harsh on Grealish. Grealish, now a fully-fledged England international, penned a new five-year contract with his club in September. Unwilling to match the playmaker’s price tag, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer […] Aston Villa, who only battled to remain in the top-flight last season, demanded around £75million pounds for Jack Grealish and the mammoth price tag forced Manchester United to search elsewhere. Erling Haaland to Man Utd transfer: Striker's message to Solskjaer as Raiola 'jets in' for talks. The chronology of a season can sometimes warp perception, and it should not be forgotten just how good Jack Grealish's performances for Aston Villa were before his recent injury. Grealish was responding to a question from YouTuber Harry Pinero – who recently interviewed United left-back Luke Shaw – about the possibility of joining United in the summer. Grealish was heavily linked with a … The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Manchester City have leapfrogged Manchester United in the race for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, per the Daily Mail. Manchester City are leading the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish this summer, with rivals Manchester United unwilling to meet … For the first time in decades, Barcelona and Real Madrid might not be big players in the market. Grealish was … Man United are long-term admirers of the Villa skipper and were strongly linked with moves to sign the England forward last season. "If I’m Barcelona I’m buying him tomorrow morning it doesn’t matter how much it is," said former Arsenal and Villa player Paul Merson. Winning greater recognition at international level is sometimes a motivation for players moving to one of the bigger clubs, but that is not really the case for Grealish. Jack Grealish deflects Man Utd transfer interest and makes Bruno Fernandes claim Manchester United have been tipped to go back in for Jack Grealish after failing to … (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images) Jack Grealish was needed. This position, as well as striker, centre-back and central midfield, look a bigger priority than the areas Grealish likes to occupy. Furthermore, is Rashford the kind of striker Solskjaer wants to play with week-in, week-out? Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. United are one of the few clubs with the financial clout to buy Grealish. Rather than worrying about relegation, Villa will now be determined to keep Grealish in order to challenge for Europe once again. Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed why it would have been futile for Manchester United to sign him last summer. Management is about finding balance however, and if your striker is doing this then he needs to be surrounded by players who make runs in behind. United moved on to Donny van […] 'He needs to get out to a top club that has to win every week': Jack Grealish urged to LEAVE Aston Villa by Paul Scholes, as Manchester United legend talks up links with his former club Both Manchester United and Manchester City have been linked with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Get the latest United updates, transfer news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free. 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Fernandes has been a roaring success while Paul Pogba rediscovering his best form mean United are not quite as desperate for an attacking midfielder. Something went wrong, please try again later. Three big Covid announcements expected in Boris Johnson's speech on Easter Monday, Foreign travel, Covid vaccine passports and lockdown rules easing are the main things, Man City player ratings: Rodri and Benjamin Mendy good vs Leicester, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus scored as Manchester City beat Leicester at the King Power Stadium to move closer to the Premier League title, Man stabbed after large group involved in early hours street brawl. Paying a premium for the best British talent from within the Premier League fits the pattern of United's recruitment over the last few decades, especially now that players from the Sir Alex Ferguson-era are the club's key decision-makers. Manchester United legend Gary Neville has rated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's chances of signing 'brilliant' Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish. Clubs … The problem here could have been solved if United had bought Jack Grealish in the summer. His form earned him England starts in the autumn, although his place in Gareth Southgate's XI at the European Championship is likely to be a keen subject of debate. Leicester vs Man City LIVE reaction as Mendy and Jesus score in City win. Grealish is entering his prime and took his game to a new physical and technical plane in the first portion of the campaign. You've seen the film crews, but can you recognise them now? Players want to maximise the value of a short career and Grealish is no different. Grealish has also played his best football for Aston Villa from the left, where United are quite well stocked: Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Pogba all favour that side. With Manchester City and Manchester United admirers, it could be a crucial summer for Grealish on and off the pitch. The shop has been forced to close to customers. The Hammers were knocked out … The Manchester City boss claimed the club could not afford to sign a new striker despite Aguero leaving the club. Grealish's dashing style, technical arrogance and willingness to take players on certainly marks him out as a potential 'United player' (a slightly woolly concept but we shall let that slide for now). Only Fernandes and Kevin De Bruyne have created more ‘big chances’ than Grealish, who has set up 14 clear goalscoring opportunities for his Villa teammates. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team lacked creativity and invention against deep-lying defences in his early days, though this has been alleviated since Bruno Fernandes' arrival. men The agent of Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is expecting a big summer transfer window for his stable of players. Man Utd handed Jack Grealish transfer boost as part of Ibrahima Konate to Liverpool clue Manchester United and Liverpool have been boosted following a … Jack Grealish to Manchester United in July 2020. Telegraph Sport assesses Grealish's future, the potential market and the suitability of Manchester United and Manchester City as buyers By Daniel Zeqiri 31 March 2021 • 12:30pm Manchester United and rivals Man City will reignite their interest in Aston Villa's talismanic captain Jack Grealish next month, according to reports. 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The goalkeeper has reflected on his loan spell at Sheffield United and the costly moment he thought his Manchester United career was over. That figure corresponds nicely to the cost of relegation; essentially, Villa would want to be compensated for the increased risk of relegation the loss of Grealish would bring. Perhaps Grealish could enable Rashford to move through the middle but is that his optimal role? Manchester United 0-1 Liverpool FC U18s highlights and reaction as Man Utd knocked out of FA Youth Cup. Police descend on Kill the Bill protest after hundreds march - as it happened, Hundreds have marched through the city today in the latest Kill the Bill demonstration, Latest coronavirus infection rates for Greater Manchester as cases fall in all but one borough, Trafford is the only borough where coronavirus cases have risen, the latest data shows. “I’m buying Jack Grealish because Jack Grealish at the Nou Camp would absolutely rip it up.”. Manchester United still working on transfers amid Jack Grealish interest Adding Grealish into the mix presents United with a promising prospect, … Only Kevin De Bruyne (72) has made more key passes from open play than Grealish (57) in the Premier League this season. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has quipped that Manchester United do not need him – because they already have Bruno Fernandes. Direct comparisons are best avoided, but there are stylistic parallels between Grealish and Iniesta as right-footed dribblers who like to make out-to-in runs from the left. His agent, Jonathan Barnett, expects to be working on some huge deals in the coming months - and name-checked Grealish, as well as Ibrahima Konate, who is another player linked with United. Playing Grealish alongside Kane in the same front three, with Mason Mount or Phil Foden in the team, risks making England too static and predictable with one too many players coming short to receive the ball to feet. Jack Grealish has given Manchester United a dilemma Man Utd wanted to sign Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window but failed to lure the Aston Villa star to Old Trafford. Erling Haaland remains a top transfer target for Manchester United - but will they be able to beat football's other superpowers to the Borussia Dortmund striker? "We have some very good players, we have probably the best young player in the world in Eduardo Camavinga. And already, well before the summer transfer window opens, there have been developments in United's pursuit of … We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.