Tottenham Transfer News: Jack Grealish Reportedly Set for New Aston Villa Deal
Jack Grealish will reportedly be handed a new deal by Aston Villa that includes a £30 million buyout clause after Tottenham Hotspur failed to prise him away from the club this summer.
According to The Sun's Mike McGrath, Grealish was "devastated" to miss out on a move to Spurs and will now likely put pen to paper and "wait for his move."
Villa turned down Spurs' £25 million bid for the 22-year-old, but if Tottenham decide to go back in for him after he signs the new contract, they won't need to pay significantly more to bypass Villa and head straight for negotiations with Grealish.
Per Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol, Grealish is still hoping to join the Lilywhites:
However, after the Premier League's transfer deadline passed on Thursday, Grealish appeared to indicate he's happy to continue with Aston Villa:
With his future now lying in the west Midlands until at least January, it would make little sense for him to do anything else, even if he is disappointed by the turn of events.
Meanwhile, Spurs made history through their failure to secure a single signing during the transfer window.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he is "so happy" with Spurs' lack of business, though, per BBC Sport.
However, despite his assertion, their failure to improve the team's quality or depth could leave them in a tricky position for the long season ahead—it would be a surprise if they don't look to add at least one or two new faces in January.
Securing a starting berth at Spurs would have been a big ask for Grealish given he plies his trade in the Championship, but former Leicester City assistant manager Michael Appleton believes the attacking midfielder has a bright future ahead of him:
Grealish may still end up at Tottenham should they go back in for him at a later date.
A buyout clause could help in that regard, as it would put a limit on what Villa can demand. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is known for his shrewd negotiating, but meeting the clause might be a more straightforward option that allows them to go straight to talks with the player.
