Interest in Grealish is likely from several top European clubs, offering the potential for a fresh start. However, his reported £300,000-per-week wages could be a stumbling block for any potential deal, whether permanent or on loan.
City are already making moves in the transfer market, having agreed a €55 million (£46.3 million) deal with AC Milan for Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. The club is also in talks with Lyon forward Rayan Cherki and Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, suggesting a significant squad reshuffle is underway.
Grealish is reportedly open-minded about his future. With the newly expanded 32-team Club World Cup set to run from 14 June to 13 July in the United States, his exclusion from the squad reflects his uncertain status at City.
Signed from Aston Villa in 2021 for a then-British record fee of £100 million, Grealish played a pivotal role in City's treble-winning 2022–23 season. He's won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup, a Champions League, and the previous version of the Club World Cup. Despite this success, Grealish has seen reduced game time, making just seven league starts in the 2024–25 campaign.
Speaking in May, manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the situation: "Of course, Jack has to play. He's an unbelievable player who needs to be playing every three days. That hasn't happened this season or last. It's up to Jack, his agent, and the club to decide what comes next."
Grealish's limited appearances have also cost him a place in the England squad, as he missed the Euro 2024 call-up. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, regular first-team football will be crucial if he hopes to regain his spot under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
Meanwhile, City's pursuit of Reijnders signals a broader summer rebuild. After finishing third in the Premier League and losing their title to Liverpool, Guardiola appears to be preparing for a new era—amid squad reshaping and the departure of key figures like Kevin De Bruyne.
