Chelsea are making a surprise move for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.

The England U21 international is up for sale as Villa seek to navigate financial trouble.

The Daily Express says Chelsea are set to offer £30m up front for the attacker before loaning him back to the Championship outfit for the upcoming season.

Grealish admitted he wants to stay at Villa Park for another year despite the club's failure to win the play-off final last month.

And this Chelsea deal may work out best for all concerned parties.