Jack Grealish's Next Club Odds Soar After Manchester City Sidelining

Jack Grealish has been axed from Manchester City ’s squad ahead of their final Premier League game of the season against Fulham on Sunday.

The city team travels to Craven Cottage. needing a point to seal a place in the top five and qualify for next season’s Champions League.

However, Grealish won’t be participating in this game. The Telegraph The report indicates that Pep Guardiola hasn’t added the England international to his matchday roster — which strongly suggests that they will depart from the Etihad Stadium at the end of this season.

When he moved from Aston Villa to Manchester City in 2021, the attacking midfielder set a record as the costliest British player ever at £100 million.

However, apart from his stellar performance during the club’s treble-winning season, the 29-year-old has not had much of an impact at Manchester City, registering only 40 goals and assists in 157 matches.

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Once one of the Three Lions’ star players, Gareth Southgate left him out of England’s Euro 2024 squad, with the likes of Eberechi Eze, Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon now ahead in the pecking order.

Guardiola seems to have no faith in him either, keeping him on the bench during City’s FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace Last weekend, rather than bring on teenage newcomer Claudio Echeverri to try salvaging the match.

The Telegraph also mentions that Grealish is set to have discussions with City’s leadership shortly. However, some within the club believe he has played his final match in sky blue and won’t be part of the team for the forthcoming Club World Cup.

Still, obtaining a move out of Manchester, particularly to another team within the Premier League, could be challenging considering the forward's age and their £300,000-per-week salary.

Consequently, Grealish is being considered likely to transfer overseas, with Serie A winners Napoli leading the race to secure his signature as reported. Betfair .

Jack Grealish stats 2024/25

Appearances: 32

Starts: 16

Goals: 3

Assists: 5

Yellow cards: 5

Antonio Conte’s side could be in the market for a new left-sided attacker after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG in January and Italy has proven a great place for ex-Premier League stars to find another lease of life.

Grealish need only look at How Scott McTominay has flourished after moving from Manchester United to Napoli. last summer, with the Scotland midfielder recently named Serie A MVP.

AC Milan are also one of the bookies favourites for his signature, as are Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, though The Athletic report that Newcastle United aren’t interested.

Jack Grealish next club odds

Napoli – 11/4

Nottingham Forest – 7/2

AC Milan – 13/2

Tottenham – 9/1

Newcastle – 10/1

Aston Villa – 10/1

Inter Milan – 12/1

Any club from the Saudi Pro League – 22/1

Man Utd – 25/1

Odds courtesy of Betfair

Additionally, there is a slim possibility that City’s nearby competitors United might secure Grealish’s signature, making him the first player to switch sides since Owen Hargreaves did so back in 2011.

No matter where he might find himself, Alan Shearer thinks it is crucial for Grealish to leave the Etihad. immediately, following the FA Cup final: 'His stint at Man City needs to end. It’s time for him to go.'

‘When Pep Guardiola decides to substitute with a newcomer, a young player, along with Ilkay Gundogan instead of Jack Grealish as Manchester City desperately search for a goal… it’s clear his era might be coming to an end.’

'He's finished at Manchester City; he must go now. No matter what the cause might be, Pep isn't fond of him anymore. The clock has run out for him, truly.'

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