Ex-Manchester City captain Richard Dunne’s got Jack Grealish’s back as whispers of a summer exit swirl around the Etihad.
Grealish, 29, has faded this season—Jeremy Doku’s rise and Omar Marmoush’s arrival slashing his minutes to under 1,400 across 26 games. Shockingly, he hasn’t scored in the Premier League since December 2023, with a lean 16 goals and 23 assists in 151 City outings.
Still, he’s pocketed three league titles, a Champions League, an FA Cup, a Super Cup, and a Club World Cup since his £100million Aston Villa switch in 2021. But his output’s lagged behind the hype, fueling talk of a move as City’s rebuild looms—and sparking debate: flop or not?
Dunne, who racked up nearly 300 games for City, isn’t buying the bust label. “That price tag? It’s just Premier League cash flexing,” he told GOAL. “Anyone in a Treble-winning squad’s earned their stripes. Jack was massive in that run—no one can say he’s flopped. He’s been a huge win.”
“Goals and assists? Sure, they’re light,” Dunne admitted. “But his play, his vibe—he’s brought gold to this team. If he splits this summer, no one’s calling it a bust. He’s crushed it, and I’d love him sticking around over some endgame talk.”
**Manchester City’s Transfer Buzz**
If Grealish goes, City might raid Aston Villa again—Jacob Ramsey, a £50million gem, could slide into midfield, attack, or wings with his slick feet and muscle, a Pep Guardiola dream tweak.
Defensively, Andrea Cambiaso’s back on the radar after January buzz. With Kyle Walker eyeing the door and John Stones and Nathan Ake sidelined deep into 2025, the versatile back’s a lifeline.
City’s also juggling big calls—Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan’s contracts are up, plus James McAtee, Ederson, and Kalvin Phillips’ fates. Summer’s shaping up wild.
