City name their price for Jack Grealish as midfielder’s preferred transfer destination emerges ahead of summer move
Manchester City have reportedly slapped a £50 million valuation on Jack Grealish as the out-of-favour winger edges closer to a summer departure. The 28-year-old, who made just seven Premier League starts during the 2024/25 season, appears to be on the fringes of Pep Guardiola’s plans going forward.
Grealish’s exclusion from the club’s 28-man squad for the Club World Cup has only intensified speculation surrounding his future. The omission is seen by many as the clearest sign yet that the club’s record £100 million signing is no longer considered a vital part of City’s setup. While the rest of his teammates prepare for their Club World Cup opener in the United States, Grealish is currently on holiday—further highlighting his disconnected status at the Etihad.
Sources close to the player suggest that he’s fully aware of his declining role and is already weighing up his next move. Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, who is believed to be advising Grealish in an informal capacity, has reportedly told him that he must secure regular playing time if he hopes to reclaim a spot in the England squad ahead of next summer’s European Championship. With competition fierce in Gareth Southgate’s attacking ranks, Grealish is under pressure to act fast.
Several clubs have already been linked with a move for the mercurial winger. Among those reportedly monitoring his situation are former club Aston Villa, top-four hopefuls Newcastle United, and David Moyes’ West Ham. Additionally, European interest is growing, with Serie A champions Napoli and Bundesliga runners-up Bayer Leverkusen both exploring the possibility of bringing Grealish abroad.
However, in a surprising twist, a report from Football Insider has claimed that Grealish’s preferred destination may not be one of the aforementioned high-profile clubs. Instead, the report suggests that the England international is “excited” by the prospect of joining Everton. The Merseyside club, who are set to move into their brand-new state-of-the-art stadium, have reportedly made contact regarding Grealish’s availability and are eager to bring star power to their rebuild.
It is understood that Grealish is drawn to the idea of being a central figure in the squad rather than just a rotational option at a Champions League-contending side. Everton’s promise of a starting role, coupled with the allure of being the face of the club’s future in a landmark new stadium, has made the potential move increasingly attractive to the player.
Despite still having two years left on his current deal with City, the Premier League champions are said to be open to cutting their losses. They acknowledge that they are unlikely to recoup the £100 million spent on the former Aston Villa captain in 2021 and are reportedly willing to accept offers in the region of £50 million.
The biggest potential stumbling block, however, could be Grealish’s substantial wages. He currently earns around £300,000 per week—a figure that could prove problematic for clubs without deep financial reserves. To facilitate a transfer, City may be open to negotiating a loan move if a permanent sale cannot be agreed upon.
While the forward’s absence from the Club World Cup squad has disappointed fans, it’s also affected his teammates. Star striker Erling Haaland posted a heartfelt message on Snapchat, referencing the vacant seat beside him on the team’s flight and captioning the photo with, “Jack Grealish where are you?” alongside a sad emoji.
City begin their Club World Cup journey on June 18 against Wydad AC, followed by fixtures against Al Ain and Juventus. Grealish, however, will be watching from afar as speculation over his future continues to mount.
In addition to Grealish, veteran defender Kyle Walker could also be on the move this summer. The England international is reportedly attracting strong interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce after returning from a loan spell at AC Milan.
As Manchester City prepare for a potential shake-up of their squad, all eyes will be on where Jack Grealish lands next—and whether his next chapter brings him the consistent minutes he needs to resurrect his international career.