Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the man at the helm at Manchester United, in his attempts to rebuild the squad, has reportedly identified Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish as his top summer target for the midfield area.
Grealish has successfully put in consistently good performances for Aston Villa this season, and is regarded as one of the most promising talents not only in England but the whole of Europe.
The United boss prefers Grealish over James Maddison, but Bundesliga sensation Kai Havertz is also in the mix as he is one player the fans would love to see the club sign, as claimed by Manchester Evening News.
Looking at all situations, Grealish could be an excellent option who is likely to move if Aston Villa fail to remain in the top-flight. In that case, the England international would also come at a much cheaper price than expected.
Jack Grealish to Manchester United – How would he fit in?
Analysing the Red Devils’ midfield options, it is unlikely Grealish will find it hard to get into the first-team on a regular basis.
Except for Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba, who has been sidelined for the majority of the season due to injury, United’s midfielders do not score high on the creativity meter, and Grealish, with his abilities, would be a natural choice in the starting lineup.
He would do well to pair up Bruno in the centre of the midfield to give United a solid and composed midfield that would create a lot of opportunities for the forwards.
Grealish also gives United a goal-scoring option as he is confident and capable enough to take his own chances during the games. The 24-year-old has netted 7 times and assisted 6 in the 26 games he has played for Aston Villa so far this season.
His technical ability with the ball sets him apart from the rest of the Villa players, and indeed many others in the top-flight.
Having improved his game of late, he is now the kind of player who rarely gives the ball away, and at a club like Manchester United, he could play a key role in dictating the tempo of the game and hold possession in the attacking areas.
Grealish is the perfect number 10 and a versatile player who can also play in the wider areas should United fall short of options.
The 24-year old would also be a cheaper option than Havertz and Maddison, and that could help United at a time like this.