Jack Grealish is taking the transfer talk that he continues to generate with “a pinch of salt”, with a deaf ear being turned to rumours of interest from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.
The Aston Villa playmaker has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the Premier League.
Having taken on the role of club captain and talisman at Villa Park, Grealish is trying to carry Dean Smith’s side towards top-flight survival.
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He is taking on that challenge against a backdrop of intense speculation regarding his future.