MANCHESTER CITY are ready to take huge loss on England international Jack Grealish.
The former Premier League champions have slapped a shock £40million price tag on the England winger, just three years after they shelled out a British record £100m to bring him in from Aston Villa.
With Grealish being firmly out of Pep Guardiola’s plans, City chiefs are preparing to cut their losses – a staggering £60m loss on a player who arrived with high expectations.
After having such an impressive season in City’s Treble triumph where he accumulated 50 appearances and racked up 16 goals and assists, it just hasn’t worked out for him in the two seasons since.
Grealish only made 20 appearances in the Premier League last season, registering one goal and one assist.
Injuries have played a part in hindering his game.
The 29-year-old was left out of City’s squad for the Club World Cup — but Guardiola was quick to insist it wasn’t because of any off-field antics.
Back in June Guardiola said: “The only reason he (Grealish) didn’t play minutes was me, not because he was incorrect or whatever,
“I want the best for Jack, his partner, his kids, his family.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen right now. have any doubts about the qualities of Jack. The quality has always been there, the year of the treble would have been impossible.”
Despite his lack of game time last season, there is understood to be strong interest in signing Grealish – especially at such a low asking price.
Tottenham, Newcastle and Serie A champions Napoli are all reportedly monitoring the winger’s situation.
A return to his beloved Aston Villa could also be on the cards for Grealish.
SunSport reported that Grealish’s £300,000-a-week wages complicate a move.
With a contract at Man City until 2027, the 39-cap ace is ready to play the waiting game for as long as possible.
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