Grealish has been deemed surplus to requirements by Guardiola, and now that a loan move is out of the question, he may choose to leave the club permanently. This is because his game time is unlikely to improve next season, especially as City look to strengthen their squad after a disappointing campaign.

Former Aston Villa scout Bryan King thinks that Grealish might return to the Midlands, where he has strong connections. King believes that Grealish's home is in the Midlands, and he could see him playing for Villa again if the opportunity arises.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery might consider signing Grealish as a cheaper option, given his strong connection to the club and his impressive record of scoring 32 goals in 212 appearances. This could be especially true if Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is injured for the rest of the season and Emery feels that Rashford's £40 million clause is too expensive.

Grealish will likely be one of the most talked-about players heading into the transfer window, and a fairytale return to Aston Villa could be on the cards.