Villa stand firm on Grealish valuation, even if they're relegated

Having played a crucial role in getting his boyhood club into the Premier League, Villa captain Grealish has made the step up to the top flight impressively, with seven goals and six assists so far this term.

United have been heavily linked with a move all season, with reports outlining Red Devils' boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's desire to bring in exciting British talent.

Indeed, the Sunday Mirror is not the first to report that United began the groundwork on a deal to sign Grealish in February, before the shutdown of football across the continent.

The newspaper reports that Villa's owners - Nassef Sawaris and Wes Edens - have a kitty approaching £12billion and will not be forced into accepting a lower fee for Grealish.