Aston Villa's Jack Grealish downplays exit rumours

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has downplayed reports suggesting that he could leave the club this summer.

The former England Under-21 international has been linked with a move to Leicester City of late, but he has since made it clear that he is happy at his boyhood club.

"I think I've had a bit of a stop-start career. I came onto the scene quite early and then I paused for a bit," the Birmingham Mail quotes Grealish as saying.

"I had a nasty injury at the start of the season and it kind of put stuff into perspective. Not playing football for six months was a big blow. I've come back and I'm doing quite well at the moment.

"I've got the perfect manager, the perfect staff and the perfect team to play with. Hopefully we can get promoted."

Villa are currently fourth in the Championship.