125 million is a lot even though I think he's a phenomenal player. If we are talking realistic it is looking like a fee of 60 million which is probably the ball figure we're talking about at the minute.
Depends if we make top 4. If we do we have a great chance. With this ownership we'll invest heavily again next summer and the caliber of player we target will be even higher. That will narrow down the number of clubs he can realistically go to. If he does leave, I imagine it will be one of the mega European clubs like Madrid or Bayern. Don't see him going to a Chelsea or a United after this at this point, all due respect. The window of opportunity for that was last summer.
Really the only club I can see doing that is United as they have the cash and clout. City could too, but I don't think they spend more than 60m on a player, it's a weird policy they have.
Laugh at what, that he's good enough for those teams? He's one of the best players in the world at the moment, his stock is still on an upwards trajectory. There's a Euros coming up. His marketability is through the roof. He's exactly the type of player Madrid would look at after a season like that.
Didn't mean to laugh but couldn't help. Bayern just won't pay that much (or need him) and Real won't buy him.
And if you think he won't goto Chelsea, United, Pool, City or even Arsenal , then you are just fooling yourself. With all respect to Villa, one single freak season during covid isn't going to help you retain him.
How could he jump if United never made an offer?
Do you really think Madrid are going to fork out the £80m+ it'll cost to get him?! Absolutely no chance. Their finances are in the gutter and I seriously doubt they see Grealish as their go-to guy to sort them out.
Not saying we will, not even close. It's a crazy season though and there is a slight chance, so I'm trying to envision a scenario where he stays which was the question posed.
Yeah I'm not too familiar with their finances to be fair. I'm just seeing a lot of similarities to that Bale season in terms of rapid progression and output. He seems like exactly the type of player they would have signed if they were still of the interest of assembling Galacticos. Right age, marketability, everything. That's actually good news that their finances are in the gutter
So much so that he would sign a five year contract with Villa while being chased by United.
Of course it means a lot. It means that a club like Aston Villa can hold on to him for three years and still sell him for a huge fee while having the player contribute to the team’s efforts during that time, as opposed to having to sell for a reduced fee if his contract is about to run out. Aston Villa aren’t in the position to be able to have £80m assets leave the club for free. Pretty much only PSG and city are, and even that’s debatable.
Sorry but grealish would be a complete waste of money on the right side.
I don’t think he can play central midfield in our system though..I mean I’m not sure Pogba can either but that’s a different story!
I’m just speculating obviously, but seeing as there’s been no mention of a release clause from any media outlet I think it’s fair to assume that there is none. Safe to say that there’s little reason for Villa to sell him for £80m this summer when they can get the same price for him in three years’ time.
debateable. I am strict in this regard. A player is not regarded one of the best in the world after half a season of playing excellent in their own domestic league. Lots of players manage this. He could go to Real and completely flop as bigger players than him have done in the past. Barcelona too.
Not disagreeing with the point you’re making, but a gentleman’s agreement isn’t worth much to Grealish if it’s based on a “if a club pays £120m up front then we’ll let you go” sort of deal. Signing the contract puts the valuation firmly in Villa’s hands. I think we’re making the same point to be honest. I think that Grealish is happy at Villa and if the opportunity presents itself and is right for him and the club then he’ll move, but he won’t go out of his way or kick up a stink to force a move, and that’s the notion I initially disagreed with.
He's playing well on the international stage too (which I value less than the PL for what it's worth). Can't really judge something that doesn't happen. That's absolutely true that he can flop. Look at Hazard, a remarkably similar player who is not having the best of times there.
