Tottenham have resumed discussions with Jack Grealish’s representatives as they explore the possibility of bringing the Manchester City winger to North London ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Sources indicate that Spurs’ sporting director, Johan Lange, has maintained a strong relationship with Grealish since arranging his record-breaking £100 million transfer from Aston Villa to Man City in 2021.
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Grealish, 29, is open to the idea of joining Tottenham, especially after the club secured Champions League football by winning the Europa League. However, the negotiations are expected to be complex, mainly due to financial considerations.
Grealish currently earns around £300,000 a week at Manchester City, a figure that significantly exceeds Tottenham’s wage structure, with the highest-paid players, such as Son Heung-min, earning around £190,000 a week.
Man City, who are not actively trying to sell Grealish, could be open to offers in the region of £38-43 million. This valuation reflects both his limited playing time this season – just 539 minutes – and the club’s willingness to adjust its squad.
Grealish could leave Man City
Grealish’s absence from key games, including the FA Cup final and the season’s final game against Fulham, has sparked speculation about his future. Even Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that the England international should perhaps look for a new club.
“Of course Jack has to play,” Guardiola said last month. “He’s an incredible player who has to play football every three days. That didn’t happen this season, nor last season. He needs to do it. With us or somewhere else. It’s a question for Jack, his agent and the club.”
In addition to Tottenham, both Aston Villa and Newcastle United have expressed interest in signing Grealish. Villa, his former club, offers a familiar environment, while Newcastle’s financial backing can cater to his wage demands.
Still, Tottenham’s Champions League qualification and Lange’s relationship with Grealish make them serious candidates, provided the financial hurdles can be overcome.
The coming weeks will be crucial as Tottenham weigh the potential benefits against the financial implications.
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