There is no doubt Jack Grealish should leave Aston Villa this summer, according to the club's former star Darius Vassell.

The playmaker is one of England's brightest young players, with Manchester United heavily linked with his signature.

He told Stadium Astro: "I always get asked about Jack Grealish's situation. I want him to stay through supporting Villa - he's one of our own.

"But he's so good now, where could he end up if he went to a better team with better players? Is it right to hold him back? If you look at history, you've got Gareth Barry and James Milner who left for City. Top quality players went on to bigger and better things.

"So I think it's a matter of time. He's so good, how can other teams not be tempted to come in and steal him?

"I don't like saying it but he's got to go at some point. Unless Villa get new owners and are buying the best players, go and get the most for your career.

"I don't think Villa fans would blame him – he's played his heart out and done brilliantly. At the end of the day, I wouldn't be surprised."