Man Utd: Jack Grealish 'would fit in well' at club says expert
Manchester United are likely to sell Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira if they sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, reports say. The 24-year-old is a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the Norwegian eager to win the Premier League title next season. And United are determined to raise funds so they can bring Grealish through the door.
Manchester United have seen Grealish shine for Aston Villa in the Premier League this season, with the 24-year-old standing out for Dean Smith’s side.
And, now, they’re hopeful of bringing him to Old Trafford at the end of the campaign.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer thinks Grealish can make Bruno Fernandes even better, with the Portugal international shining since his January move from Sporting Lisbon.
And the Villa star has already started house hunting as he prepares to leave the Midlands behind for a new challenge elsewhere.
Now, CaughtOffside say United are likely to sell both Pereira and Lingard should they bring Grealish in.
Lingard has gone a whole year without a Premier League goal or assist and, on Saturday, toiled in the 2-1 FA Cup win over Norwich.
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Meanwhile, speaking earlier in June, former Villa boss Tim Sherwood urged United to sign Grealish - expressing a belief he’d shine at Old Trafford.
Speaking to Premier League Productions, Sherwood said: "There's positivity running through the club now.
"They're linked with one of the best players in the league, Jack Grealish. I think once the window opens and if they're able to do that bit of business, it's possibly one of the final pieces.
"I still think they need a centre-back to play alongside [Harry] Maguire, that would be a bonus.
"They've got some goalkeepers out on loan who could come back and do a job as a replacement for De Gea.
"I think it's very positive, United are onwards and upwards. They've got the right manager to achieve it.