'Grealish would wish he was in Sancho's shoes'

Darren Bent is surprised Manchester United haven’t given Jack Grealish so much priority in the transfer window.

Darren Bent is certain Jack Grealish would have loved himself in Jadon Sancho’s situation.

The Borussia Dortmund man is a strong target for the Red Devils but his side have been reluctant to sell whatsoever.

Jack Grealish has also been linked with United but he’s mostly seen as an ‘alternative’ option if the need arises.

Villa are reportedly open to letting their captain leave and ex-striker Darren Bent is surprised no one has met the club’s asking price yet.

One player Manchester United have been long-term admirers of is Jack Grealish. The Aston Villa forward may come into play should the Sancho deal get put on ice for a year, with Solskjaer still needing a winger #mufc #mujournal [@mcgrathmike]
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“Do I think he (Grealish) will leave Villa? Yes, but no one has come in and given £50 million, which has really surprised me,” Bent said as quoted by Goal.

“I thought straight away that it would be between three or four clubs.”

“Arguably, he could get into any squad in the Premier League but no one has gone in and said ‘here we go, we will take him’. It is good for Villa, we know how much he is loved there, but for Jack, is it what he wants to do?

“It is all well and good saying he has to leave to go to the next level but no one is taking him. Maybe he is best off staying, be the main man, play every week and develop. He doesn’t want to be a bit-part player.

“It is an important time for him but if he continues [progressing], then I think he will be in the England squad. Jack could go to Spurs and get right in the team, make them better but he will have seen his name linked to United for some time.”

“He will want that to be his next step but it is hard to get into those clubs. You need luck, ability and you need someone to really fancy signing you. Man United are battering down the door to sign Sancho and I am sure that Grealish would want it to be him.”