Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger lavishes praise on Jack Grealish

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Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has admitted he is a big fan of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish. 

Grealish has been in superb form for the Villans this season. His stock has increased immensely, and he is now seen as one of the best midfield players in the country in his position.

Speculation continues to grow over whether he will stay at Villa Park. Although he is on a healthy and lengthy contract said to be worth in the region of £120k-a-week. (Spotrac)

However, Arsenal have been urged to sign him in the past. Harry Redknapp has called for the Gunners to make a move previously, and Wenger, speaking to Bein Sports, admits he’s been impressed.

“I like Jack Grealish. He has mastered how to play slow and quick,” Wenger said.

“He can dribble. He has composure and he is very creative in his passing. Phil Foden is a bit more direct but they are both great players.”

Any notion of Arsenal even considering a move for Grealish would be hard to fathom. Villa themselves are a club on the up and in a similar position to the Gunners in the table. Further, it is believed the Villans would command north of £80m for their star man.

Of course, that is money that Arsenal simply don’t have to spend on one player at the moment.

TBR View: Wenger endorsement is nice for Grealish but surely Arsenal have no chance

Grealish is a phenomenal player and Arsenal and other clubs will, quite rightly, be keeping a close watch on his progress and situation.

But he seems so so happy at Villa. He’s the main man, captaining his boyhood club, and is revelling in the spotlight. It would, therefore, take a monumental offer and set of circumstances for him to leave.

Sadly for Arsenal, surely there’s little chance of him joining.