Rio Ferdinand picks Grealish over Maddison as Man Utd weigh up huge summer transfer move for young English playmaker

MANCHESTER UNITED should make a move for Jack Grealish ahead of James Maddison according to club legend Rio Ferdinand.

And the reason? Because the Aston Villa man "has that bit of arrogance" that makes him stand out on the football pitch.

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Before coronavirus decimated the football calendar, Villa were in the relegation mire. If they do end up getting relegated Grealish is certain to look to stay in the Premier League.

United and Tottenham are expected to be the frontrunners for his signature.

Leicester midfielder Maddison is another hot prospect who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

But Ferdinand thinks out of the two, Grealish would be the better person to bring in.

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In an Instagram Q&A session the 41-year-old former United captain said: "Grealish or Maddison? That’s a good question. They’re both flying, both done unbelievably well over the last year.

"They’re very different players.

"Maddison is someone who can get the ball, he can pop it about.

"He gets goals, gets assists, sets up chances, he’s sharp, he gets in good positions to create things. Very good footballer. I like him.

"Grealish does all of that but he has one thing over all these players we talk about in this position for England like Dele Alli, Maddison, Mason Mount in that position, that attacking… that can play off the striker, that can play as an attacking midfielder.

"Grealish can take people on. Grealish gets the ball, he can manipulate the ball, draw players to him… draw one/two players to him leaving space for someone else.

"That’s what I like about Grealish. He’s got that bit of arrogance as well. Knows he’s a good player that’s producing.

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