The club Jack Grealish could be value to sign for this summer

Telegraph

3 days ago

Our expert provides his analysis of the Sky Bet market pricing up which club Manchester City's Jack Grealish could sign for before September 2, 2025 with Aston Villa, West Ham United and Napoli among the leading contenders to land the midfielder.
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Villa return does not represent value
The obvious next move for Grealish is a return to boyhood side Aston Villa, given he played there between 2013 and 2021 and remains a supporter of the club.
He has admitted previously he would love to return to Villa Park – and as the West Midlanders have been unable to sign Marco Asensio permanently after his successful loan spell from Paris Saint-Germain means they could do with another attacking midfielder or winger.
The 29-year-old is also surely more likely to take a pay cut for his former club than any other side, although there has been talk about moves elsewhere.
A transfer outside the Premier League, for example, could give Grealish the chance to reinvent himself and it remains to be seen if he would be a good fit for Unai Emery's system at Villa
Transfer betting can be volatile and unpredictable and the 15/8 about him moving back to his former club looks about right, so the value could be elsewhere in this market.
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Grealish could be ideal fit for Hammers
You are advised to tread with caution in these markets and given the bookmakers are usually a step ahead with this kind of betting, I will not strictly put this up as a tip.
However, those interested in wagering on this market should consider West Ham at 5/2, which looks on the big side.
There has been plenty of talk in the past week or so about the Hammers moving for Grealish and it would be an appropriate move for the east London club given they are yet to replace Mohammed Kudus, now at Tottenham Hotspur, in this window.
Rumours have emerged of the Hammers making contact with City about an approach – and there is every chance it could be a loan deal with the option to buy.
If Grealish decides to stay in the Premier League, a move to the London Stadium could be the value pick in this market.
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Do not rule out a move abroad
This market is dominated by Premier League sides, with Villa, West Ham, Everton, Spurs and Nottingham Forest all among the favourites to land Grealish in time for next season.
But at 9/2 Napoli could also be an interesting proposition and are perhaps the most likely destination if Grealish opts to leave England.
The transformative impact the Serie A outfit have had on Scotsman Scott McTominay is proof that British-born Premier League talent can go on to thrive there, while Billy Gilmour is another player trying to take his game to the next level under Antonio Conte.
That said, Napoli already have plenty of quality in midfield and wide positions, especially after the additions of former City star Kevin De Bruyne and PSV Eindhoven ace Noa Lang, so whether the Italians will add to those options remains to be seen.
Jack Grealish to sign before September 2, 2025
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