Manchester City are understood to have made an offer of up to £100million for Jack Grealish, with English football's biggest-ever transfer now expected to be completed next week.
Aston Villa and England star Grealish, 25, is set to become the country's most expensive footballer - and will earn a significant uplift on his current £160,000-per-week wages at Villa Park.
Sportsmail first broke the news of how City were targeting Grealish in a jaw-dropping deal back in March.
Manchester City are closing in on signing Jack Grealish after making an offer of up to £100m
The top-flight champions have long since been linked with a move for Grealish as they look to retain their crown next season, and identified him as a top target.