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Where will Jack Grealish start the new season?

By James Fudge

Aston Villa's English midfielder Jack Grealish celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at The London Stadium, in east London on July 26, 2020. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Aston Villa's English midfielder Jack Grealish celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Aston Villa at The London Stadium, in east London on July 26, 2020. (Photo by Andy Rain / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 01: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on December 01, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 01: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa scores his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on December 01, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /

Manchester United have been linked with Grealish ever since he flourished in the first few months of the 2019/20 season.

The away trip to Old Trafford in December epitomised United’s need for a creative midfielder to exert their dominance in the final third. Grealish’s goal in that 2-2 draw was spectacular and only increased the speculation linking him with a move north.

A January transfer was never on the cards due to his importance to Villa’s survival, however, a move immediately after the close season has since dwindled following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes.

United’s resurgent form and the emergence of Mason Greenwood have allowed United to grab a Champions League spot, with any starting attacking central role to be filled by the impressive Portuguese star and Paul Pogba.

Any move will be dependant on United’s valuation on the player and whether Ed Woodward will sanction the funds to go for the player, especially as Jadon Sancho remains the number one target.

Arsenal

Arsenal had their odds of a transfer shorten in early August with the club reportedly registering their interest for the star following the conclusion of the Premier League.

Arsenal reportedly failed to make a formal enquiry and will likely rebuff at the quoted price given Mikel Arteta’s alleged budget restraints this year.

The signing of Willian and his quoted wages will further hamper those budget restraints.

However, the 24-year-old will certainly still fit into the first team though and his adaptability in attacking midfield positions will give Arsenal options in the multiple formations they play.

Arsenal’s FA Cup win will present an opportunity to play in Europe next season, albeit in the Europa League.

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