Aston Villa playmaker Jack Grealish is “ready to join” Manchester United, according to Goal.com journalist Alexander Netherton.

There were reports over the weekend that the 24-year-old has opted to leave Villa Park in order to further his career and it appears that the Red Devils are frontrunners for his signature.

Grealish has reportedly “already approved” a rough framework in regards to personal terms, although there has yet to be any real discussion with Aston Villa themselves about a transfer fee.

The attacking midfielder is now heavily tipped to move to Old Trafford at the end of the season, with the player having moved to the top of the Manchester club’s list of summer targets.

Leicester’s James Maddison was initially prioritised by United but the 23-year-old looks poised to sign a new deal at the King Power Stadium, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have opted to look elsewhere, rather than get involved in an expensive and protracted move for the Foxes star.