A sensational return to Aston Villa for a £100m England star has been discussed by a Liverpool legend.
Aston Villa would be an ‘obvious’ choice for Jack Grealish should he leave Manchester City, admits England and Liverpool legend Michael Owen.
Grealish has been linked with a sensational return to Villa Park but face competition from Tottenham Hotspur. Football Insider claim that the reigning Premier League champions are ‘willing to listen’ to offers for Grealish with manager Pep Guardiola ‘not completely convinced’ on a player they forked out £100million for.
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The 28-year-old is on course to win his third consecutive Premier League title with the Citizens top of the league heading in to the final day. He has been limited to 20 appearances in the league however and has only six goal contributions this season. The Birmingham-born attacker has three-years remaining on his contract but he could be moved on from the Etihad this summer and with Villa qualifying for the Champions League, a return to his boyhood club could be a possibility.
Michael Owen was speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest EURO 2024 odds said: “If City want to part ways with him and he’s accepting of that, then Villa would be the obvious choice for Grealish. I could see that.
“I think he is unique, he looks like he loves it at City so you might have to prize him away as he’s winning trophies. And he’s such a good person he won’t give you any trouble if he’s playing or not. I really admire Jack. I’d be surprised if he left.”
Since leaving Villa three years ago, Grealish has gone on to win two Premier League titles, a FIFA Club World Cup, one FA Cup and a UEFA Champions League. Michael Owen like Grealish knows fully well what it’s like to be involved in a high profile transfer.
