Newcastle are considering a move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, though face stiff competition from a number of Premier League sides, reports the Chronicle.
Villa are in a precarious position following their failure to overcome Fulham in the Championship playoff final and need to sell a number of their best players in order to meet financial fair play regulations.
Grealish it their prized asset and Villa are hoping to raise £40m from his sale this summer, though such a fee could deter potential suitors.
Newcastle are now preparing a move for the 22-year-old, who scored three goals and registered six assists in the Championship last season.
Magpies head coach Rafa Benitez is looking to add an attacking, creative midfielder to his squad and Grealish fits the bill perfectly, however Leicester, West Ham and Everton have been monitoring his situation at Villa Park closely.
Grealish is not keen on a move away from the Midlands outfit this summer, but Villa need to sell in order to raise funds after failing to secure promotion back to the Premier League last month.
