According to the latest reports, Aston Villa were reluctant to sell their star player Jack Grealish to Manchester City this summer, and the club hierarchy looked to find alternative destinations for their former captain.
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The Athletic notes that Aston Villa 'preferred' not to do business with Manchester City, as they felt reluctant to strengthen City’s squad, while it is also claimed that Villa are among 'many' Premier League clubs who are 'concerned their success and financial clout are damaging the competition'.