Grealish’s move to Reds ‘already done’

FORMER Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood believes a summer transfer for Jack Grealish to United is ‘already done’.

The Reds are leading the race to sign the Villa captain, who is being tipped to leave regardless of whether or not they avoid relegation from the Premier League.

They sit 18th, just a point behind Watford but with a much tougher run-in.

United are the frontrunners to secure his signature as boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his squad.

Despite Villa’s struggles this season, Grealish has stood out as one of the Premier League’s top players, with seven goals and six assists so far in 2019/20, including a stunning strike against the Reds at Old Trafford last December.

That form had seen the 24-year-old in contention for a call-up to England’s squad for Euro 2020, before the tournament was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Solskjaer will get a closer look at Grealish when United travel to Villa Park on July 9, but according to Sherwood, Grealish is already on his way to Old Trafford.

The former Blackburn and Spurs midfielder was Grealish’s manager during his time at Villa back in 2015.

“I think Jack Grealish is a deal which is already done,” Sherwood said.

“He’s a player that they [Manchester United] need. I honestly believe there’s only one club for Jack Grealish.

“I don’t think he can stay at Aston Villa, he needs to progress his career. I think he signs for Manchester United.”

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