Tottenham ‘serious contenders’ to sign Jack Grealish
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly ‘serious contenders’ to sign Manchester City outcast Jack Grealish, as per Caught Offside.
After moving to the Etihad Stadium from Aston Villa in a club record £100m fee back in 2021, the 29-year-old has displayed his qualities in only one season.
It was in the 2022/23 campaign, where he helped his side win the treble. This season, he has found himself out of favour completely, making only 11 starts in all competitions.
The forward didn’t even get any minutes in the last two matches and hasn’t started since scoring against Leicester City in the Premier League earlier this month.
Now, Caught Offside claim that the Citizens are ready to cash-in on Grealish this summer, with his existing deal set to run until 2027, and want at least £38m.
Tottenham are ‘serious contenders’ to secure his service and could make a formal proposal during the off-season. However, they will have to beat Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest in this race to seal the deal.
Grealish to Tottenham
West Ham United have also expressed their interest in signing the 29-year-old by taking advantage of his current situation at Man City. But, they are currently outsiders in this race.
The Lilywhites hold a long-term interest in Grealish as they previously came close to signing him during his time with the Villans. It was when they were in the Championship, and the forward was an up-and-coming youngster, but they eventually couldn’t get the deal done.
The Englishman has mainly played on the left flank under Pep Guardiola but can also be deployed in the CAM role. Moreover, he can provide cover in the box-to-box role in a midfield three.
Although Grealish has struggled to find game time at Man City, he is still a highly talented player and is 29 at the moment. Therefore, the ex-Villa man can still play for three years at least at the highest level.
Tottenham need a new left winger as a potential long-term replacement for Son Heung-min, who will turn 34 next year. Grealish could be a useful acquisition should Spurs eventually manage to secure his service in the upcoming transfer window.
Tottenham ‘to accept £50m James Maddison bid’ as transfer news emerges
Ange Postecoglou isn’t the only person facing an uncertain future at Tottenham, with a summer exit for James Maddison also on the cards.
Spurs have nothing left to play for in the Premier League, with all eyes on the UEFA Europa League and the first leg of the Lilywhites’ semi-final against Bodø/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday (1 May).
Even if Spurs were to end their 17-year trophy drought and lift the Europa League in May, Postecoglou could still leave.
However, that might not be the only high-profile departure in North London this summer, with Maddison potentially set to follow the 59-year-old out the exit door.
Maddison faces an uncertain future at Tottenham
Maddison hasn’t exactly been settled at Tottenham this season, with a report from The Boy Hotspur (15 April) claiming that the Spurs playmaker has clashed with Postecoglou behind the scenes.
According to Graeme Bailey [via GiveMeSport], Maddison’s future at Tottenham is not certain, with a couple of Premier League clubs interested in the midfielder.
However, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes Daniel Levy would want at least £50million to sell Maddison.
“Spurs paid around £40million for Maddison,” King said.
“Therefore, they will want at least £50m. I would say anywhere between £50-60million would be accepted. Maddison has had some positive moments at Tottenham and got himself into the England team.
“However, he has also lost his place in the England team due to his inconsistency.”
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