Aston Villa want ‘heartbroken’ Jack Grealish to return in loan-to-buy move from Man City

Aston Villa reportedly want to re-sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City this summer.

Grealish moved to City from Villa in a £100m club-record deal in the summer of 2021 and has 14 goals and 18 assists in 125 appearances for Pep Guardiola s side.

After a slow first season Grealish came to the fore in 2022/2023 and played a big hand in City s treble-winning campaign.

But the 28-year-old started just ten Premier League games last term and played only 90 minutes of the final seven league matches as Jeremy Doku was often preferred by Guardiola to play on the left wing.

His lack of opportunity at the Etihad, which ultimately cost him a spot in Gareth Southgate s England squad for Euro 2024, has led to speculation over his future at the club and suggestions …