Tottenham Hotspur reportedly held talks to sign an England international attacking star from Manchester City. Let's dive in.
Tottenham has been recently linked with Manchester City midfielder, Jack Grealish. Grealish, a 29-year-old currently playing for City, has struggled to secure consistent playing time with the club, fueling speculation that discussions may be underway regarding a possible transfer away from City.
However, according to sources from GMS, both Manchester City and Grealish are not actively pursuing an exit at this time, and selling him is reportedly not on the club’s immediate agenda.
Football Transfers has reported that Tottenham’s director, Johan Lange, has engaged in discussions about a potential move for the English international.
Report: Tottenham in talks to sign Manchester City and England star
Yet, there are rumors that Tottenham may hesitate to fully pursue this opportunity due to the financial costs involved, possibly forcing the club to look at other options.
One key challenge is Grealish’s high salary, which exceeds that of any player currently on Tottenham’s roster. Manchester City signed Grealish for a substantial fee of around £100 million, a British transfer record at the time.
If Tottenham were to successfully negotiate and secure this transfer, it would set a new record for the club’s spending. Such a deal would likely involve complex negotiations, as Manchester City would need to be persuaded to part ways with their high-profile signing.
Only time will tell whether Tottenham is willing to invest heavily in Grealish and make him a record-breaking signing for the club. This could give the team a fresh boost, though it would need some thoughtful budgeting and planning.
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Jack Grealish is not enjoying his best form
Jack Grealish’s recent performance has been limited, as he’s been sidelined by an injury sustained in a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
This has led to rumors that City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, is unhappy with Grealish’s call-up to the England squad for upcoming fixtures, given his recent absence from club matches.
Here are Jack Grealish's statistics with Manchester City this season so far:
Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
Premier League | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Carabao Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
It’s also worth noting that Grealish was once a pivotal figure at Aston Villa, known for his creative play and influence on the field.
Despite not reaching the same heights in recent seasons at Manchester City, the prospect of Tottenham pursuing him remains intriguing. If Spurs decide to take the financial leap and negotiate a deal with City, it would be a bold move that could reshape the team's dynamics significantly.