Manchester City’s Jack Grealish is once again at the centre of transfer speculation, this time in Italian media as they discuss Napoli’s interest in the forward.Grealish’s name has been a recurr...
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish is once again at the centre of transfer speculation, this time in Italian media as they discuss Napoli’s interest in the forward.
Grealish’s name has been a recurring feature in the transfer rumour mill this window, with multiple Premier League sides including Tottenham, Everton, and West Ham having been linked with reviving his faltering career at the Etihad Stadium.
A loan move remains the most realistic route for the versatile winger, given the 29-year-old’s high wages and the considerable £100 million fee Manchester City paid to secure his services from Aston Villa in 2021.
Internally, Jack Grealish’s standing within Pep Guardiola’s squad has shifted. Despite maintaining strong relationships with teammates and club hierarchy, the England international is seen as far from an untouchable figure.
Last season, he endured a frustrating campaign plagued by injuries and inconsistency, ultimately falling down the pecking order behind the likes of Jérémy Doku and Savinho in the winger roles.
City’s summer business so far has focused on adding creativity and energy, with Rayan Cherki already signed and further attacking reinforcements not ruled out but dependant on outgoings and market opportunities.
For now, the focus remains on the challenge of offloading Grealish and freeing up his sizeable salary package, whilst simultaneously sourcing him an opportunity that could give him the best possible chance of making Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the information of Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, as translated and relayed by Sport Witness, Jack Grealish is being offered to multiple clubs across Europe by his entourage and the possibility of moving to Napoli remains an idea for the Italian champions.
It is explained that Antonio Conte’s side had expressed an interest in signing the former Aston Villa captain by making an initial approach for his services, but Grealish himself is currently keen on staying in England.
However, the report claims that Napoli’s interest is likely to continue, and in the event of a deal coming to fruition later on in the market, then the Serie A holders could be ready and waiting to strike.
The coming weeks could prove decisive. Napoli are actively rebuilding to give them the best possible chance of retaining their Italian top-flight crown and are known to be on the lookout for attacking options, with Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho also linked.
Grealish, with his globally renowned profile, UEFA Champions League experience, and staggering ball-carrying ability, fits the bill stylistically, even if finances could be a hurdle for Napoli officials after their sensational deal for Kevin De Bruyne earlier this summer.
From Manchester City’s side, the club would be open to a loan move if it came with the right wage contributions and either a purchase option or pathway to a future sale. While there may be no urgency to force Grealish out, there is no guarantee he will feature heavily in Pep Guardiola’s plans for the new campaign.
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