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Jack Grealish would 'rip it up' at Barcelona, says Paul Merson as he urges Catalans to join transfer race for Villa star
JACK GREALISH would 'rip it up' at Barcelona, Arsenal legend Paul Merson has claimed.
The Aston Villa captain, 25, has been lauded for his stunning displays for his boyhood club this season.
Paul Merson has claimed that Barcelona should make a move for Jack GrealishCredit: PA:Press Association
His form has drawn transfer interest from Manchester United once again and put him in the reckoning for place in England's Euros squad.
But Merson thinks Barcelona could be a better fit for Grealish after urging the LaLiga giants to make a move for the playmaker.
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He told Sky Sports: "I think that much of him and I think he is one of the best around.
"I think if I'm a manager at one of the big boys and no disrespect to Aston Villa here but if you're looking to go through your career and try and win something I'm looking at £120/130 million for him I would pay.
"I watched Barcelona the other night get ripped to shreds, if I'm Barcelona I'm buying him tomorrow morning it doesn't matter how much it is
"I'm buying Jack Grealish because Jack Grealish at the Nou Camp would absolutely rip it up."
Merson's claim came just days after Rio Ferdinand lauded Grealish as the best player in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, the man himself shared his hopes that his stunning form would see him be a part of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad.
He told BT Sport: "I just think about it all the time.
"I'm just desperate to go to the Euros. I just pray that I can carry on performing, carry on impressing the manager and fingers crossed.
"When I got into the first (England) squad that was my only thing that I wanted to do (go to the Euros) and I'll literally do anything to go to the Euros."
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