Napoli interested in Man City star Jack Grealish but cannot match his wages
Napoli interested in Man City star Jack Grealish but cannot match his wages
Napoli are considering a summer swoop for Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish, according to The Telegraph.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte is an admirer of the England international, and the Serie A champions could move for the out-of-favour 29-year-old.
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Grealish was not in the squad for Man City's FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace and did not make the cut for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
Grealish's £100 million move to the Etihad Stadium has been a disappointment, and the curtain is closing on his uneventful time at the club.
The former Aston Villa man is looking for a new stomping ground, and Napoli might be his next destination, although his massive wages could prove a stumbling block.
Grealish reportedly earns around £300,000, which is asking a lot of Napoli.
The Partenopei will be looking to Man City to cover half of his salary in a potential loan deal, even though the Premier League club prefers an outright sale.
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Napoli sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in the winter transfer window and never properly replaced him.
Grealish is a like-for-like Kvaratskhelia replacement who would bolster Napoli's bid to defend their Serie A crown.
Napoli have wasted no time strengthening their squad as they prepare to compete in the UEFA Champions League and deliver a better title defence than they did in 2023/24.
A move for Grealish could spell the end of their interest in Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho.
The four-time Scudetto winners were keen on his services and reportedly even made an offer to the Red Devils, which was rejected.
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If Napoli sign Grealish, there might not be room for another left-sided attacker on the roster.
Elsewhere, Napoli are closing in on AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah and Bologna defender Sam Beukema ahead of next season.
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