Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish is set to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer in a cut-price deal after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola in recent seasons
Plans to speed up Jack Grealish's exit from Manchester City are underway - with the club willing to take a massive hit to sell him this summer. City will accept a £40million offer for the midfielder who has not been included in the side's Club World Cup squad.
The 29-year-old has two years remaining on his contract but has been told he has no future at the Etihad Stadium. Grealish joined City in 2021 for a £100m British record fee and remains the club's most expensive ever signing.
The former Aston Villa talisman played a key role in securing the club's treble in 2023 but has seen his impact wane in recent seasons. Grealish was left out of City's squad on the final day of the season.
And now the club are even willing to take a £60m loss to sell him quickly this summer. Reports suggest Grealish's representatives are actively searching for a new team for their client.
After finishing third in the Premier League, City are set to to continue to overhaul their squad having already seen a busy January transfer window. They are now pushing towards signing AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Lyon forward Rayan Cherki and want both men in time to take to them to the United States.
And after Grealish only made seven Premier League starts in 2024/25, Guardiola has accepted that his future may lie at another club. "Of course, Jack has to play," Guardiola said recently.
"He's an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days. It didn't happen this season and last season either.
"He needs to do it - with us or another place. It's a question for Jack, his agent, and the club.
"If he stays it will be fine and he fought like he fought from day one to make a contribution."
Guardiola also added: “It’s nothing personal with Jack. I’m the person who fought for him to come here and the person who fought for him to stay here this season. I’m the one who said I want Jack Grealish.
With Kevin De Bruyne having already exit, City could also see departures for the likes of Kyle Walker and John Stones in a significant turning point for the team. But the club's turnover is not limited to on the field.
Coaches Carlos Vicens, Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez have all departed the club. Lillo and Dominguez have seen their contracts expire, while Vincens has become head coach of Braga.