Jack Grealish tipped to join Premier League giants in shock transfer and WhatsApp group could be key
Jack Grealish, the out-of-favour Manchester City winger, is reportedly set to leave the club this summer, with Tottenham Hotspur emerging as the frontrunner to secure his signature in a shock Premier League transfer. According to a June 25, 2025, *SportBible* report, Grealish’s potential move to Spurs could be influenced by his close friend and England teammate James Maddison, who is part of a WhatsApp group chat named “The Avengers” alongside Grealish, Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Dele Alli, and Ben Chilwell. The group, revealed by Grealish in a 2021 UMM interview, has been a platform for constant communication, with Maddison described as “on the group chat 24/7,” potentially giving Spurs an edge in negotiations.
Grealish, 29, has struggled for game time at Manchester City, making only seven Premier League starts in the 2024/25 season and being omitted from their FIFA Club World Cup squad, signaling his likely exit, per *ESPN* on June 13, 2025. Tottenham, under Thomas Frank, see Grealish as a “real Tottenham player,” with club icon Robbie Keane praising his fit, per *Goal.com UK* on June 25, 2025. A loan offer is reportedly in the works, with talks advancing, according to @existantmcfc on X. Maddison’s influence could be pivotal, as the pair’s camaraderie in “The Avengers” group—where they celebrated goals with an ‘A’ hand symbol—may encourage Grealish to join Spurs, where he could link up with his friend.
Other clubs, including Everton, Newcastle, and Napoli, have shown interest, but Tottenham are favored at 2/1 odds, per *Yahoo Sports*. Everton’s interest, driven by their new ownership’s ambition, is considered a “long shot” due to Grealish’s £300,000-a-week salary, per *BBC Sport*. Napoli’s interest, backed by Kevin De Bruyne’s endorsement, faces wage hurdles, per *The Mirror*. A return to Aston Villa, Grealish’s boyhood club, is also unlikely due to financial constraints, per *Birmingham Live*. Grealish’s market value has dropped to £24 million, per *Transfermarkt*, a sharp decline from his £100 million move to City in 2021.
Grealish’s desire for regular playing time to secure an England recall for the 2026 World Cup, as noted by new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel, fuels his openness to a move, per @LivEchoEFC on X. With Spurs offering Champions League football and a chance to revive his career, the WhatsApp group’s influence and Maddison’s persuasion could prove decisive in this high-profile transfer saga.
