Jack Grealish will reportedly decide his future next week before the new season starts - with Manchester City poised to make a bid for the star.
The Aston Villa skipper and England ace is wanted by the reigning Premier League champions in a record £100m deal.
As a result of his stellar performances for Villa last season, City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken of his admiration for Grealish - with the Spaniard labelling him as one of the best playmakers in the league.
The 25-year-old has been abroad in Mykonos after he shone brightly during Euro 2020, helping the Three Lions get to the final in the process.
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But now it's back to business for the midfield maestro and he is, according to The Mirror, due back in the UK later this week ahead of returning to pre-season training.
It is believed that Grealish is also planning crunch talks to decide his future with Villa dangling a new lucrative contract to persuade him to stay at the club.
Grealish has previously been candid about his ambitions to play in the Champions League and win silverware.
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And contesting for honours with Guardiola is a huge draw and City are more than likely in position to blow Villa's contract offer out of the water.
If City were to make a move for the attacking midfielder, it would top the £89m that their rivals Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016. Talk about putting your money where your mouth is.
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