Manchester United still retain an interest in Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish, reports say. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to sign the England international during the summer transfer window, only to miss out. But, despite that, it seems the Red Devils could still secure his signature in the future.
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But, despite that, The Athletic claim United still retain an interest in Grealish.
The England international has been in fine form for Villa this season, scoring six goals and registering 10 assists from 22 Premier League matches.
Grealish penned a contract extension earlier in the campaign, one that means Villa are under no incentive to sell their prized asset.
But United could go back in for the 25-year-old, especially given their need for more creativity in the middle of the park.
The Red Devils have relied on Bruno Fernandes to shine and, after three matches without a single goal or assist, the Portugal international is starting to look leggy.
Donny van de Beek hasn’t lived up to expectations since his summer move from Ajax, spending the majority of his time at Old Trafford stuck on the bench so far.
And uncertainty continues to shroud the future of Paul Pogba.
Meanwhile, United legend Paul Scholes recently opened up on Grealish - and claimed he should ‘get out of’ Villa right now.
"Don’t get me wrong, I love the player, but if he was doing this at Man United, Liverpool, City, one of the top clubs, then he’d be up there, he’d possibly be top three," Scholes said told Optus Sport.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer requested Jack Grealish transfer in the summer (Image: GETTY)
“If he is at a top club then he needs to win every week. He needs to leave Villa to prove that (he is a top player)."
Joe Cole also recently hailed Grealish, insisting the Villa star should seek a bigger move for the betterment of his career.
"I’ve been in that team where you are the player people look to, when I was younger at West Ham," Cole said.
"I got itchy feet at a certain age; I wasn’t developing as a player because I was trying to do things I wasn’t good at, trying to do everything.
"At times with Jack (it is the same, although) he has cracked it a little bit this year with better players around him.”
Man Utd could target Jack Grealish transfer to help Bruno Fernandes (Image: GETTY)
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As well as Grealish, United could strengthen in defence and attack this summer.
Jules Kounde is admired behind the scenes, with the Sevilla star enhancing his reputation as one of the best young defenders in world football.
Raphael Varane could also be pursued, with the France international’s time at Real Madrid appearing to be winding down.
United have longstanding interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, despite the Norway international rejecting a move back in the January transfer window of 2020.
And they may reignite their interest in Sancho, who has recently returned to form over in Germany.