Transfer update: City 'to end Kane chase' if they land Grealish
Jack Grealish is expected to complete his £100million move to Manchester City shortly after he was pictured leaving the City Football Academy this afternoon following the completion of his medical. The Premier League champions are set to smash the British transfer record to sign the Aston Villa captain by presenting them with an offer they simply could not refuse.
Aston Villa are on course to sign Axel Tuanzebe on loan from Man Utd again (Image: GETTY)
It will be the defender's second spell at Villa Park after he helped the club secure promotion to the Premier League in 2019.
Tuanzebe has struggled to break into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer starting XI at Old Trafford though since being handed a chance to be part of the first-team setup.
Villa are looking for defensive cover, while they also acknowledge that Tuanzebe can play in defensive midfield and at full-back.
The 23-year-old is expected to sign a new long-term contract extension with United before sealing the move.
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Solskjaer is said to believe Tuanzebe will benefit from regular game time in the Premier League and the youngster ticks a lot of boxes for Villa.
Newcastle had also been keen on a loan but the player favoured a move to Villa, an environment he knows all too well.
The Midlands club are expected to hold fire until Grealish's move to City has been confirmed before they pursue any more signings.
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Jack Grealish underwent his Man City medical earlier today ahead of his £100m switch from Villa (Image: GETTY)
They are expected to test Norwich's resolve with an offer once they receive the £100m cash boost from City.
The Canaries are adamant Cantwell is not for sale though and have slapped a £40m asking price on his head.
Southampton's James Ward-Prowse is also a target for Villa, who recently saw a £25m bid rejected by the Saints.
Villa could return with a new bid in the coming weeks but Southampton are not interested in selling their captain.