Chelsea want to bag Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea are ready to move in for Aston Villa wonderkid Jack Grealish after he reportedly stalled on signing a new contract at Villa Park.

Grealish, 18, is rated as one of the biggest talents in English football, and was promoted to the Villa first-team this summer after time spent away on-loan.

However, despite being given a chance under Paul Lambert, the Daily Star says Grealish is stalling on signing a new £5000-a-week deal – and Chelsea are ready to move in.

The paper says the Blues are keen to do business quickly to bring the youngster in, with a January move being mooted.


Jose Mourinho could grab Grealish (Picture: Getty)

Villa would be forced to sell in the new year as his contract runs out at the end of the season, meaning they would risk losing him for minimal compensation next summer.



A quick winger with excellent feet and crossing ability, Grealish already has five caps for Ireland’s Under-21 team but is eligible to play for England.

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