Liverpool transfer news: Reds hold talks with Jack Grealish but Tottenham lead chase for Aston Villa star
The 22-year-old starred for the Villans in the Championship last season, and could leave for around £20million
TOTTENHAM remain the favourites to land Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish despite Liverpool reportedly holding talks with the club.
Both Spurs and the Reds are vying for the 22-year-old's signature, with the Villans in desperate need to raise funds ahead of the new season.
According to the , Jurgen Klopp's side have spoken to Villa, but it is Mauricio Pochettino's club who are still leading the race to nab the young attacking midfielder.
Such is the need for the 2015 FA Cup runners-up to raise money, Steve Bruce has been told he can't even sign players on loan.
It has been claimed they have dropped their £40million asking price to half, but Spurs are refusing to go higher than £15m.
Villa were hoping Liverpool's interest would spark a bidding war between the two Champions League side's.
But Klopp has so far failed to make a move for the England U-21 star, leaving the Lilywhites in pole position to land the former Notts County loanee.
Grealish starred for Villa last season - netting three goals and chalking up eight assists in 31 games as they reached the Championship play-off final.
While it has also been reported that Bruce could be forced to offload James Chester and striker Jonathan Kodjia to ease the financial worry.
SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday how Pochettino is vying to bring Wilfried Zaha to North London, with the Crystal Palace winger turning down a new £125,000-a-week deal at Selhurst Park.
