Aston Villa are now one to watch in the race for an "unbelievable" player, with Unai Emery considered a big admirer, according to a report.
Emery may have to reshape Villa squad this summer
There have been widespread reports suggesting that Emiliano Martinez may leave Villa before the start of the new campaign, and the goalkeeper is not the only player who could move on, with Youri Tielemans recently admitting his future is up in the air.
Speaking on international duty, the Belgian said: "There’s nothing definitive or ruled out about whether I’ll stay or leave. But I feel good at Aston Villa; I feel a lot of confidence from the club and the manager."
As such, Unai Emery could be tasked with bringing in a new central midfielder this summer, while the manager may also have to bolster his attacking options, given that Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Villa Park has now come to an end.
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Rashford featured at both centre-forward and left-wing during his time with the Villans, who have now made an approach for FC Porto striker Samu Aghehowa, while they are also one to watch in the race for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.
That is according to a report from TEAMtalk, which has revealed that Emery is a big admirer of Grealish, with the manager in the belief the Englishman would add some creativity to his forward line, but there may be competition for the former Villa man.
Manchester City's Jack Grealish during the warm up before the match
Everton are now ready to hold talks over a deal for the left-winger, although the Toffees would only be able to orchestrate a loan deal, and Man City would have to be willing to pay a large amount of his huge £300k-a-week wages.
Newcastle United and Napoli are also in the race for the 29-year-old, with City willing to sanction a departure on the right terms this summer.
"Unbelievable" Grealish could reignite career back at Villa
Villa Park was, of course, the place where the Birmingham-born forward made a name for himself, but while he played a key role in Man City's historic treble in the 2022-23 season, the England international's career has stalled in recent times.
The City ace picked up just two goal contributions in the Premier League last season, having arguably regressed since the two seasons he spent in the top flight with his boyhood club.
Season PL appearances Goals Assists
2019-20 36 8 6
2020-21 26 6 12
While he has failed to deliver for City in recent times, Villa fans will be well-aware the winger can be a top player on his day, given his previous exploits, and he has been lauded as "unbelievable" by Pep Guardiola.
Heading back to Villa Park would surely be of great appeal to Grealish, given that European football is set to be on offer next season, and the move could reignite his career.