Thomas Frank gives green light for Tottenham to sign £300,000-a-week star, talks already held

Tottenham Hotspur could be set to make one of the most eye-catching moves of the summer transfer window, with manager Thomas Frank reportedly approving a push to sign Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. According to Football Transfers, the North London club has already initiated discussions with the England international’s representatives, signalling genuine interest in bringing the former Aston Villa star to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Grealish’s future at Manchester City is now under serious scrutiny. After a turbulent 2024/25 campaign that saw him struggle to make an impact, his omission from Pep Guardiola’s squad for the Club World Cup in the United States has only added fuel to the speculation surrounding his potential departure. The decision to leave him out of such a high-profile tournament is widely being interpreted as a strong indicator that the 28-year-old winger is no longer a central part of Guardiola’s plans going forward.

Last season, Grealish found himself behind emerging talents like Savinho and Jeremy Doku in the pecking order. Despite his £100 million price tag and a contract worth around £300,000 per week, he was unable to rediscover the form that made him such a standout performer at Aston Villa or even during City’s treble-winning 2022/23 season. His limited game time and declining influence on the pitch have prompted City to consider offloading him, and Tottenham appear ready to provide a fresh start.

Thomas Frank, who recently took over the reins at Spurs, is eager to reshape the squad in his image and views Grealish as a high-profile addition who could reinvigorate Tottenham’s attacking options. The England international is now considered a priority signing, with Frank giving the go-ahead for the club to escalate their pursuit. Talks with the player’s camp are said to have already taken place, although no formal bid has yet been submitted.

One major obstacle in any potential deal remains Grealish’s hefty wages. With few clubs willing or able to match his current salary in light of his underwhelming performances, Tottenham might explore a loan deal as a more feasible short-term option. Such a move would likely require Manchester City to subsidize a significant portion of his wages to facilitate his exit.

While Grealish may need to accept a pay cut to secure regular first-team football and revive his career, the opportunity to play a central role under Frank at Tottenham could be the motivation he needs. For Spurs, landing a player of Grealish’s profile—despite recent struggles—would signal their intent to compete at the highest level once again.

As the summer transfer window unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Tottenham can strike a deal for Grealish. A move to North London could offer the talented winger a much-needed reset, and for Spurs, it could be a game-changing addition to their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.