Man City name shock new asking price for Jack Grealish as two clear favourites to sign him emerge
Manchester City have set a new asking price of £40 million for out-of-favour winger Jack Grealish, a significant drop from the £100 million they paid Aston Villa in 2021, as they look to move the 29-year-old England international in the 2025 summer transfer window. According to *Sportbible* and *Manchester Evening News*, this reduced fee reflects Grealish’s limited role last season, where he made just seven Premier League starts, scoring one goal and one assist in 20 appearances. Pep Guardiola’s decision to exclude Grealish from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup squad further signals his likely exit, with the club prioritizing squad planning and wage budget adjustments.
Two clubs have emerged as clear favourites to sign Grealish:
– **Tottenham Hotspur**: Spurs, under new manager Thomas Frank, are keen to bolster their attack after a 17th-place Premier League finish, despite winning the Europa League. Grealish’s versatility as a left winger or attacking midfielder suits Frank’s attacking philosophy, and Tottenham’s Champions League qualification is a draw. Posts on X, such as @cruyffsciteh, reported Spurs submitting a £40 million bid, with Grealish favoring a move to North London over other English clubs like Newcastle, partly due to his friendship with Spurs’ James Maddison, per *Sportbible*. However, Spurs’ £330 million in unpaid transfer fees and a £200,000-per-week wage cap could complicate matching Grealish’s £300,000-per-week salary.[]
– **Napoli**: The Serie A champions are bookmakers’ favourites, per *Oddschecker* and *Transfermarkt*, offering Grealish a chance to escape English media scrutiny and join a title-contending side. Napoli’s success with Scott McTominay and interest in Kevin De Bruyne suggest a fit for Grealish’s technical style in Italy’s slower-paced game. However, his high wages and a potential loan move due to financial constraints pose challenges.
Other clubs, including Newcastle, Everton, and Aston Villa, have been linked, but Grealish reportedly prefers Tottenham or a fresh start abroad, with Everton’s interest boosted by their new stadium but hindered by financial “gymnastics” needed for his wages, per *Football365*. City are open to a loan if no permanent offers meet the £40 million valuation, per *The Guardian*.[]
