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'He will be a better player and person': Dean Smith puts £80m asking price on captain Jack Grealish as Aston Villa manager discusses star midfielder breaking coronavirus lockdown rules for the first time

Aston Villa will demand at least £80million for Jack Grealish during the transfer window and have not given up hope of keeping their captain if they avoid the drop.

Grealish is high on Manchester United's list of targets thanks to his excellent form this season, with seven goals and six assists in the Premier League to keep Villa in the hunt for survival.

Although United admire Grealish, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has warned that it is unrealistic to think transfer fees will remain as high as before following the coronavirus pandemic.