Jack Grealish has a £45m buyout clause in his current Aston Villa deal, according to the Daily Mail.
The report claims that Villa are facing Financial Fair Play issues and could be forced to sell some of their prized assets to comply with regulations over the next six months.
Dean Smith’s side spent over £130m on new players following their top-flight return, but they now face the possibility of becoming the first Premier League side to breach FFP rules.
Grealish shared his love for the Emirates Stadium earlier in the season and fans have been desperate for the club to bring the creative midfielder to north London.
And after learning of his release clause, these Arsenal fans were quick to react on social media.
Twitter: Grealish has a £45m release clause? That’s a bargain. (@mes23i)
Twitter: Would love to see Jack grealish in an arsenal shirt release clause 45 mil hmmm come on January arsenal (@goonermike93)
Twitter: £45m release clause for Jack Grealish?!
@Arsenal DO IT! https://t.co/yZtCGURTTH (@fox2153s)
Twitter: Grealish £45m? If these people don’t activate that immediately (@SVNdombele)
Twitter: @EduardoHagn Grealish every day.
Good on the ball & without the ball.
Szoboszlai only good with the ball.
Furth… https://t.co/wfRGPJmuq7 (@MaxPower_Afc)
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The 24-year-old has been tipped to arrive at the Emirates in the near future following his impressive start to the current campaign.
Grealish, who has been one of the Premier League’s most creative players in recent months, could prove to be the perfect man to replace Mesut Ozil in behind the front three.
The German has been linked with an Emirates exit in recent days, and at just £45m, we’re with these fans in thinking the Gunners need to act fast regarding a deal for Grealish.
