Jack Grealish has already revealed Kevin De Bruyne stance as Aston Villa transfer claim emerges Aston Villa have been linked with a sensational transfer move for Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne Man City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish. Jack Grealish has described Kevin De Bruyne as the “best” player he has ever played with. Grealish said one of the reasons he joined Manchester City from Aston Villa for £100m was to play alongside the Belgian maestro. ‌ And when it was confirmed De Bruyne will be leaving the Etihad Stadium when his contract expires this summer, former Villa captain Grealish sent him an emotional message. Article continues below "One of the reasons I joined Man City was to play alongside you brother! The BEST I've ever had the pleasure to play with, for sure. Legend!" he said on Instagram. Villa have been linked with a sensational move for De Bruyne as he prepares to leave City. Villa are said to have held internal discussions about the possibility of launching an audacious bid for the 33 year-old, who will be a free agent in the summer. ‌ Meanwhile, De Bruyne has already opened the door to staying in the Premier League. Asked whether his career in England was over earlier this month, De Bruyne told Viaplay: "I don’t know. Honestly I don’t know. “The decision to leave (Manchester City) has not been long. Nothing can be decided in one week in the football world. ‌ “I haven’t seen my family since the decision. I have to speak to them and then I will see whichever team wants me. So I don’t know. I have no idea." "There is always a challenge, you know,” he added. “I don’t know what’s going to happen next season. “If teams come and then convince me that they have a nice sport project. I know I am obviously not the youngest anymore. Article continues below “I still think I am able to perform on the highest level. I don’t know what teams are interested or what they want to do. “Whatever project (is) available – I am willing to listen. I love football, I love to play football and if a nice project comes and my family is also good with that, we will be able to make a decision.” Would De Bruyne be a good signing? Tell us HERE