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In his weekly Team of the Week column for BBC Sport, Garth Crooks has suggested Jack Grealish is "precisely" the kind of player Manchester United could do with.

What did he say?

Reports in recent weeks have suggested the Aston Villa star is of interest to the Red Devils, and he had the perfect chance to show his potential suitor what exactly he could bring to the table on Sunday.

In Villa's 2-2 draw with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side at Old Trafford, it was Grealish who stole the show with a wonder strike to help put the home side in front. And as per Sofascore, his 7.4 match rating was the second-highest of any player on the pitch, only behind his teammate Matt Targett.

Following the game, Crooks has insisted United's interest in the 24-year-old is entirely understandable, and that his signing could "bolster their prospects".

He said: "After the attention paid to Jack Grealish by Manchester United, I think he is entitled to danger money! I can't remember when a team have inflicted so many tackles on a single player. I suppose Grealish should take that as a compliment.

"The Aston Villa captain scored a wonderful goal, had a fabulous game at Old Trafford and is precisely the sort of player United need to bolster their prospects. United fans are having to watch too many ordinary players while they are being asked to pay Champions League prices."

Passing the audition

If Grealish treated Sunday afternoon's game as an audition, then it's fair to say he passed it with flying colours. He has now been directly involved in seven goals in the top-flight this campaign - three goals and four assists - and that is the most of any English midfielder. Given the Red Devils' supposed transfer stance in wanting to sign more homegrown talent like they did in the summer, then making a swoop for the Villa captain makes perfect sense.

Able to play from the left as he did against United, or from the number ten role, the 24-year-old would add some much-needed goals and creativity to the Manchester side's midfield. As per Whoscored, he has averaged 2.2 shots and 2.7 key passes per game in the Premier League this season, and has become a massively influential player for his side. If United's interest is genuine, then they could really do with someone like Grealish.

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