Chelsea Reportedly Set to Move for Tottenham Hotspur Target Jack Grealish

Chelsea are reportedly set to "hijack" a deal for Tottenham Hotspur target Jack Grealish.

According to The Sun's Mike McGrath, Chelsea "want to snatch the Aston Villa forward from under the noses of their rivals."

Gary Jacob of the Times reported Spurs were in advanced talks regarding Grealish ahead of a potential £20 million bid.

Per McGrath, a source at the Midlands club said: "The new owners do not need to sell players but are aware of financial fair play next season, which is out of their hands."

Grealish is said to have impressed Blues legend John Terry, who played with him at Villa last year.

The 22-year-old playmaker contributed three goals and six assists last season as he helped Villa reach the Championship play-off final, where they lost against Fulham.

His creativity was virtually unrivalled in England's second tier:

What's more, while he is not especially prolific, he has a penchant for scoring stunning goals:

At his best, the youngster can dominate games from midfield, dictating play, driving the ball forward and creating opportunities for his side, as well as showing his defensive work rate by regaining possession.

Jack Pitt-Brooke of the Independent expressed his admiration for Grealish after the play-off final:

Turning out for a top Premier League side would be a significant step up for him, but he's a bright young  talent with a promising future.

If he can be snapped up for a fee in the region of £20 million, that could prove to be something of a bargain in today's transfer market.

Chelsea signing him would also deal a blow to rivals Tottenham, who will have not only missed out on a target—in a transfer window in which they've made no acquisitions—but are also one short of the quota of homegrown players required by the Premier League.

The Blues could not only increase their own homegrown numbers, they could put Spurs in the position of having to start the season with a reduced squad as a result of failing to meet the quota.