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BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Grealish's diminishing role at Man City
With Everton and West Ham the latest Premier League clubs linked with out-of-favour Manchester City forward Jack Grealish, we took a look at what has happened to the £100m man. It has been a chastening two years for Grealish since he enjoyed the most successful season of his career. Then, he played an integral role in Manchester City's historic treble in 2022-23, starting the FA Cup final and every one of their seven knockout ties as the club won the Champions League for the first time. Only six outfield City players spent more time on the pitch than Grealish in the Premier League too.A hamstring injury halted his momentum early in 2023-24, which the England international ended with more yellow cards (seven) than combined goals and assists (six) across all competitions. He featured in just 40% of the total minutes played by City despite being in the squad for 82% of them. His involvement dropped to 30% last term as Grealish's career plummeted to its nadir. Three of his six starts after Christmas came against lower-league opposition in the FA Cup, while 16 starts in total is his fewest in a campaign since he was 20 years old. Unsurprisingly, it was also the player's least productive season in terms of chances created and dribbling success since returning to the Premier League in team structure has seldom afforded Grealish the license to take on and glide past opponents as he did with such insouciance as the talismanic captain at boyhood club Aston Villa. The question now is whether the affable 29-year-old can reverse the downward trajectory of his career – and who will afford him the opportunity to do so.
Metro
a day ago
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- Metro
Toffees think City misfit Jack is the Greal deal
Jack Grealish will leave Manchester City this summer after becoming surplus to Pep Guardiola's requirements and his next move could define a career which is in danger of falling way short of what once appeared to be an unlimited ceiling. The Birmingham-born attacking midfielder first hit prominence with boyhood club Aston Villa and nobly stuck with them when they were relegated from the Premier League to help them return to the top flight. He was club captain before moving to City four years ago in a £100million deal which made him the most expensive English player ever, since surpassed by Declan Rice following his switch from West Ham to Arsenal. Despite early indications he was primed to blossom under Guardiola's guidance and playing a key role in their Treble-winning season, jaunty Jack found it increasingly difficult to command a regular position in the starting line-up at the Etihad Stadium and last season he played in just 20 Premier League games, scoring once and providing a solitary assist. Grealish was a notable absentee from the City squad which featured in the Club World Cup and is free to find another club to help him rebuild his career. A return to Villa at 11/4 with bet365 would be the ideal solution while West Ham have been linked with the fallen star, who turns 30 in September, and a move to London's East End is 14/1 with the same firm. Newcastle could use some of the £150m they are expected to rake in from their reluctant sale of Sweden striker Alexander Isak to Liverpool, to potentially appease fans with an eye-catching move for Grealish at the same odds with Ladbrokes and Coral while Tottenham, who were close to signing him before he went to City, could make a move at 20/1 with bet365. They missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White when it appeared they were only a medical away from springing the £60million release clause in his Nottingham Forest contract and Grealish could provide the flair required in their attack. Serie A champions Napoli would love Grealish to ply his undoubted skills in Italy and are 8/1 with bet365 but it is likely he will stay in England although the same odds with the same firm that he remains at City look well wide of the mark. Everton are the market leaders to land the 34-cap England international as they start the new season in their luxurious new home. Toffees manager David Moyes is apparently keen to build his side Grealish, who would relish the opportunity of a free role as he orchestrates play from their midfield. The sticking point for City may be the Toffees' desire to take him on loan but he is currently 2/1 with William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Betfred to be an Everton player next term. Punters will whistling a merry tune and dancing around Glorious Goodwood when Sing Us A Song wins the opener on day two at the festival on the beautiful Sussex course. Ralph Beckett's runner won a decent handicap at Sandown at the end of April but blew his chance of victory on the big stage after making a slow start in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot. A decent exit from the stalls on the South Downs, where he won last September, should see Sing Us A Song emerge triumphant at 5/2 with bet365. Jabaara was first home in the Oak Tree Stakes 12 months ago but lost his place due to interference and the Musselburgh winner two races ago can be a major player this time around at 11/2 with William Hill while Dickensian is quicker than Oliver Twist in the race for second helpings and can be first past the post in the Molecomb five furlong dash at 8/1 with bet365. More Trending Irish 200 Guineas and St James Palace Stakes, Royal Ascot winner Field of Gold is the heavy odds-on favourite to win the Sussex Stakes. But in the week Happy Gilmore 2 is released it would be fitting if Carl Spackler, named after the crazy groundsman played by Bill Murray in the superior Caddyshack, ran strongly. Twice triumphant at Keeneland and once at Saratoga in the United States before moving to his current yard in Australia, he ran too freely in the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot but should do much better here and is nailed on at 18/4 to finish in the top four with bet365. Proper Heiress is the king of Hove over 515metres and our 2/1 ante-post selection is odds-on to win Saturday's Sussex Cup final at the seaside track after winning his heat and semi-final with ease. Derby semi-finalist Slick Sentinel is well drawn in trap six and can be second home to land a 5/1 forecast with sponsors Coral. MORE: Man Utd eyeing up two strikers after giving up on £80m Chelsea transfer target MORE: Putin stooge warns Trump has made 'another step towards war with Russia' MORE: Boy, 2, killed cobra by biting its head after it coiled around his arm while he played
Metro
2 days ago
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- Metro
Everton exploring moves for Jack Grealish and former Arsenal and England star
Everton are eyeing up some big signings before the Premier League season gets underway, with a loan move for Jack Grealish on their agenda. The Toffees have already brought in Thierno Barry from Villarreal and goalkeeper Mark Travers from Bournemouth but want to do plenty more business. With the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Mason Holgate and Ashley Young all leaving on free transfers, the squad is looking quite thin. The Independent report that Grealish is on Everton's shopping list and they fancy their chances of bringing in the Manchester City man on loan. The £100m man is thought to want to stay in the north of England to maintain stability with his family and Everton think they can tempt him to their project under new ownership and in their new stadium. Manchester City may want to sell him on a permanent deal, though, as he clearly has no future under Pep Guardiola after not being taken to the Club World Cup this summer. As long as he get up to full fitness, Grealish would be seen as a key player with the Toffees, which he has not been at the Etihad. Grealish has also been linked with a return to former club Aston Villa and a switch to join Italian champions Napoli. TalkSPORT report that Everton are also tracking former Arsenal and England utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The 27-year-old has been with Lyon since 2023, moving to the French club when his contract expired at the Emirates. He has played regularly for Lyon over the last two seasons, making 73 appearances in all competitions, but with the club in a perilous financial position, offers will be considered. Maitland-Niles won five caps for England in 2020 under Gareth Southgate and can play at full back and across midfield. More Trending A number of players have already left Lyon this summer, including Rayan Cherki to Manchester City, Lucas Perri to Leeds, and both Alexandre Lacazette and Said Benrahma going to Neom. The Toffees are also in talks over a deal for another of Les Gones' star players, negotiating a move for Malick Fofana. The 20-year-old Belgium international scored 11 goals in all competitions last season, with Lyon reportedly wanting around £40m for his signature. The versatile forward is also on the radar of Liverpool as their summer spending spree continues. MORE: Ex-Arsenal star set for Premier League return after Aaron Ramsdale and Granit Xhaka MORE: Chelsea preparing opening transfer bid to beat Arsenal to £60m star MORE: William Saliba warns Premier League rivals over 'scary' Arsenal signing
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Everton eye Jack Grealish move and hold key advantage in battle for unwanted Man City star
Jack Grealish is being targeted by Everton and could decide to make the move due to his desire to stay at home in Cheshire, where he lives with his partner and young daughter Jack Grealish is being targeted by Everton, who hope to use the Manchester City star's desire to stay at home to their advantage. England international Grealish has no future at the Etihad Stadium, and was omitted from City's squad for the Club World Cup in the United States this summer. He has been told he is free to find another club, but City will hope to secure a permanent exit for the 29-year-old they signed from Aston Villa for £100m in 2021. Italian champions Napoli have been linked with a move for Grealish, who would link up with his former City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne were he to complete a move to Naples. But The Independent report that the 39-times capped wide man would rather stay in the north of England at his Cheshire home he shares with partner Sasha Attwood and the pair's young daughter. Seeking some stability after moving from the Midlands, Grealish may decide that a loan move to Everton is the perfect chance for him to try and regain the form that saw City make him the most expensive English player ever at the time when they bought him four years ago. Cheshire is a favourite with footballers who play for the north west clubs due to its easy commuting distance to the training facilities for both the Manchester and Merseyside outfits. Grealish has won three Premier League titles and the Champions League at City, but he has seen his influence on Pep Guardiola's wane in recent years. He made just 20 Premier League appearances in each of the last two seasons, scoring only once in 2024-25. Everton would see the signing of Grealish as a huge coup, with manager David Moyes said to be willing to allow him off the leash and and free him from the constraints he has often been under when playing for the demanding Guardiola. The Merseysiders will move into their new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Liverpool's Bramley-Moore Dock at the start of this season after their men's side left Goodison Park. That fresh start and new stage could also appeal to Grealish as he seeks to get his career back on track, and he could target potentially winning his England place back in time for 2026 World Cup next summer.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Juve want Nunez, Okafor returns, Grealish to Napoli: transfer news 🤑
Sunday kicked off with Wesley's arrival at Fiumicino airport: it's a hot time for the transfer market, with August just around the corner. Let's then take a look at today's main news related to the big Serie A teams. Juventus, opening for Nunez Juventus is keeping an eye on Darwin Nunez as a possible reinforcement in attack, especially while waiting for news on Vlahovic. Liverpool values the player between 60 and 65 million euros, but would be willing to negotiate a loan with a conditional redemption, according to Tuttosport. The Bianconeri remain vigilant waiting for any openings. However, competition is not lacking: Al-Hilal has already been on the trail of the Uruguayan, having made a 70 million offer in January, which was then rejected. The Saudi club could come back with a new proposal in the coming weeks. The situation remains open on several fronts. Read the full article. Milan, relaunch for Okafor Noah Okafor has relaunched himself at Milan with a brilliant brace against Liverpool, attracting the attention of the new coach Allegri and the sports director Tare. After a not very incisive loan at Napoli, the Swiss striker has shown coolness and quality under the goal, suddenly becoming central in the Rossoneri's plans. His performance has ignited the enthusiasm of the fans and reopened unexpected scenarios about his future. Despite past interest from Flamengo, Okafor has reiterated his desire to stay in Europe and play his chances at Milan. Allegri sees him as a suitable profile for his project, so much so that his sale now seems less likely than that of Chukwueze. Read the full article. Inter, Asllani's refusal Kristjan Asllani is officially out of Inter's plans, who have listed him among the surplus with the intention of selling him. However, the Albanian midfielder has refused a transfer to Betis, preferring to stay in Serie A. This "no" has already made 15 million disappear, complicating the plans of the Nerazzurri management. The main problem is that no Italian club has so far made offers in line with Inter's requests. The company aims to sell abroad, where Asllani has more market, but the player remains firm in his position. If he does not change his mind, the only way forward could be the loan, a solution not appreciated in Milan: the arm wrestling continues. Napoli, eyes on Grealish Jack Grealish has ended up in Napoli's sights, who are considering the Manchester City winger identified as the ideal reinforcement for the wings after Kvaratskhelia's goodbye. The City would be willing to let him go for about 45 million pounds (about 50-53 M €), a more sustainable figure compared to Manchester United's requests for Garnacho. Guardiola has opened up to the farewell, stressing that Grealish "needs to play and find himself" after also being excluded from the Club World Cup. However, the decisive knot is the engagement: Grealish currently receives about 17-18 M £/€ gross per season, a figure out of reach for Napoli. The Partenopei would have to obtain a significant salary cut or aim for a loan with co-participation of the engagement with the City. The alternative continues with Garnacho, a younger but also more expensive profile, while Napoli has allocated a budget of about 53 M € for a single external reinforcement Roma, thinking about Palhinha Roma is looking for a new reinforcement in midfield after the arrival of El Aynaoui, and João Palhinha is the profile that most intrigues the management. The Portuguese midfielder is leaving Bayern Munich, where he did not shine as expected after the excellent stint at Fulham. Massara leads the contacts to assess the feasibility of the operation, according to Il Messaggero. Palhinha would guarantee physicality, experience and tactical order, ideal qualities to complete the Giallorossi's midfield. Roma aims for a sustainable operation, perhaps resorting to creative formulas. The signal is clear: the market in the middle of the field remains a priority for the Capitoline. Read the full article. Lazio, last call for Belahyane For Reda Belahyane it is the decisive moment: the young midfielder will have a month to convince Maurizio Sarri during the summer retreat. After a season with only six appearances, the Tuscan coach has decided to test him in the role of mezzala, moving him from his usual place in front of the defense. The competition with Guendouzi, Rovella and Cataldi makes the role of director too crowded. According to Corriere dello Sport, Sarri believes in the potential of the 2004 class and will observe him carefully to assess his adaptability and tactical maturity. If he fails to earn space in the rotations, Lazio is ready to loan him out. The next few weeks will therefore be crucial for the future of the young Algerian. Read the full article. Fiorentina, double thread with Betis Fiorentina has shown interest in Pablo Fornals, midfielder of Real Betis with experiences in the Premier League and Liga. Despite an initial contact between the Viola management and the player's entourage, the negotiation has cooled down. Fornals, in fact, has expressed the desire to stay in Andalusia. Betis, for its part, does not intend to deprive itself of the player given the current emergency in midfield, making the operation even more difficult. Meanwhile, on the sales front, Flamengo has offered 12 million for Lucas Beltran, according to Corriere Fiorentino, but the Argentine prefers to stay in Europe. Fiorentina remains waiting for developments on both fronts. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Matt McNulty - 2025 Getty Images
