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Jack Grealish continues to be linked with Tottenham Hotspur.
The Aston Villa star has returned from injury with a bang, scoring two goals in four games, including the winner in the Second City Derby against Birmingham City.
The Daily Mail claim that scouts are continuing to watch Grealish after Spurs failed to secure a transfer in the summer.
Sky Sports reported in August that a bid worth £25million had been tabled, though Villa were able to retain his services after a long-running transfer saga.
What are the experts saying, though? Take a look below!
Harry Redknapp - ex-Spurs boss
Redknapp had his say on Grealish via the Birmingham Mail, saying:
"I love Grealish. I think he's a real talent, obviously. I love watching him play.
"I think he's a kid who could play at the very top level."
This is high praise indeed from a manager who has worked with the likes of Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Rafael van der Vaart across his career.
Grealish is a silky playmaker with the ability to dribble past players and split defences in two with a killer ball.
His goal against Birmingham, a composed finish after a mazy run, was a prime example of the skill and ability possessed by the England Under-21 international.
Jamie Redknapp - Sky Sports pundit
Writing in his Daily Mail column after Grealish scored a sensational volley for Villa against Derby County, Redknapp said:
"There have been some brilliant volleys this season but the best two have both come at Villa Park. If you enjoyed John McGinn’s strike against Sheffield Wednesday in September, you will love Jack Grealish’s volley following a corner against Derby on Saturday.
"Had Grealish been fit for the whole season, I am in no doubt Villa would be in the play-offs. He is the best player outside the Premier League."
Yet more phenomenal praise from a Redknapp.
The 23-year-old does make the game look remarkably easy and his goal against Derby was reminiscent of Paul Scholes' strike against Villa for Manchester United.
That he can score that kind of goal, and inspire such a turnaround in Villa's form since his return from injury, proves that Redknapp Jr may not be far off in his assertion that he is the best player in the Championship.
Dean Ashton - ex-player and pundit
Talking on Quest's EFL highlights show, via the Birmingham Mail, Ashton passed judgement on Grealish's performance in Villa's 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest, saying:
"What he does is he dictates the tempo of the Aston Villa team and he draws players towards him which allows Conor Hourihane, who got a couple against Derby, and John McGinn, who was superb at Forest, real licence to get forward.
"McGinn was superb and that licence he's been given is because Grealish is happy just to sit for a lot of the game and dictate the play."
Grealish may be exactly what Spurs need.
The fact that he can keep the ball and keep his side ticking over, while also having a penchant for the spectacular, makes him a potential replacement for Christian Eriksen.
Indeed, the Dane continues to be linked with his own transfer and the Villa star would be a relatively cheap, but high-quality, replacement.
Verdict
Grealish has been lighting up the Championship and is exactly the type of player who would appeal to manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Capable with both feet, an excellent dribbler, a goalscorer and a creator, Grealish ticks every single box, particularly if Eriksen does depart.
Spurs should rekindle their interest in the summer and follow the advice laid out by the above pundits; the Villa star is more than ready to make the step up.