According to rumors, Manchester City has made an official £100 million bid for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish.
The Premier League winners have made a British-record offer for the 25-year-old, making him the most expensive player in Premier League history, surpassing Manchester United's £89 million for Paul Pogba in 2016.
Grealish was extensively linked with a blockbuster move to the Etihad Stadium after rejecting a contract extension at his boyhood club, with City boss Pep Guardiola seeking to reinforce his attack ahead of the new season.
The midfielder's camp has been said to be split over the approaching decision on his future, but Grealish's ambition to play Champions League games and win big trophies might prove crucial in a potential move moving forward.
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According to The Daily Telegraph's John Percy, City have made a £100 million approach for Grealish in the hopes that Villa will sell their star player for the record-breaking sum.
The Manchester club is also said to be 'hopeful' of reaching an agreement for the England international in the coming days, with Grealish scheduled to return from his break on Monday following his participation in the European Championships.
Furthermore, it has been reported that City, Villa, and Grealish's agency have all refused to comment on the proposal, implying that a deal is likely.
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Grealish has been highlighted as a priority target for Guardiola, who has personally requested City to facilitate a deal for Tottenham star Harry Kane, who believes the north London club is in a position to cash in on him this summer.
City are reportedly willing to break their transfer record in order to bring Kane and Grealish to the Etihad Stadium this summer, with Guardiola eager to add both players to his squad, despite claims that the Premier League champions will have to choose between the two.
Manchester United are hoping to raise £100 million from periphery player sales, but they may need to authorize the departures of a few senior stars to help them pursue two of the league's finest attacking players.
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