I can only think that this is because of quotas. It doesn’t make any sense to me
Paul Mariner on Chelsea's interest in Jack Grealish
“Now listen, Grealish of 12 months, 18 months ago, he’s the type of player that would get you the sack if you sign him,” former Arsenal forward Mariner said.
“People tell me up at Villa he’s improving, his attitude’s improved.
“But I can only think that this is because of quotas. It doesn’t make any sense to me.
“Who is he going to oust in the Chelsea side? Nobody.
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Chelsea transfer news: Mariner cannot see Jack Grealish joining Chelsea this month (Image: ESPN)
“Everyone keep saying ‘he’s young, he’s got potential’, I’m not having it.
“This for me, from Chelsea’s viewpoint, is a miss.”
Premier League clubs are required to have a minimum of eight homegrown players in their 25-man squad.
Grealish has made 110 appearances for Aston Villa since making his debut in 2014.
He spent the 2014/15 season on-loan at Notts County, scoring five goals in 39 appearances.