Jack Grealish has not yet made his expected loan move to Nottingham Forest, though there is still time for it to happen.
Stuart Pearce was the manager when rumours of the midfielder moving to the City Ground started, the former England international was sacked just two days ago. He has since been replaced by another former Forest player, Dougie Freedman.
The new manager may be motivated to expedite the signing of Grealish if he happens to pick the this week's copy of the Match of the Day magazine.
In it, the Irish U21 international receives tremendous praise from his Aston Villa teammate Gabby Agbonlahor. The striker compares the 19-year-old to Andres Iniesta.
Gabriel Agbonlahor likens @FAIreland star Jack Grealish to Barca and Spain legend Andres Iniesta in latest @BBCMOTD mag. #roi #avfc
— Kieran Beckles (@kieranbeckles) February 3, 2015
Agbonlahor says: "He’s easily one of the best players I’ve seen come through the youth team. He reminds me of Andres Iniesta." #roi #avfc
— Kieran Beckles (@kieranbeckles) February 3, 2015
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