But Grealish’s reputation still remains high at top-flight level and he impressed on England duty for Gareth Southgate, scoring twice in the 7-1 rout of Guinea.

Stoke have already registered an interest, with Mark Hughes keen to add more creativity to his squad. Hughes expects to be without Ibrahim Afellay for the rest of the year after the Dutchman suffered a knee ligament injury and Grealish would appeal as Stoke attempt to bring in more British players ahead of next season.

Spurs and Everton will also consider moves for Grealish, a Villa supporter as a boy, and attempt to capitalise from the club’s drop into the second tier.