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Grealish will cost a hell of a lot even if Aston Villa fail in promotion bid, says Smith

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith believes the club could persuade Jack Grealish to stay even if they fail to win promotion to the Premier League.

Grealish has been a key player for Villa, scoring six goals and setting up a further seven to help them reach the play-off final, in which they face Derby on Monday looking to book a return to the English top-flight.

Tottenham are reportedly at the front of the queue of several Premier League teams interested in the 23-year-old, who has four years left on his contract with Villa.