January 1st 2025.
It seems that Jack Grealish, the talented midfielder for Manchester City, is having a tough time getting playing minutes. Recent reports have revealed that two Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on him, with potential moves in the works. Grealish has had a successful career so far, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League since leaving his childhood club Aston Villa in 2021. However, despite all the silverware, his individual performance has been underwhelming. In his 143 appearances for the top team in Europe, he has only scored 14 goals.
In fact, Grealish has not scored for Manchester City in over a year, with his last goal coming in a draw against Crystal Palace in December 2023. This drop in form has also led to him being left out of England's squad for the Euros last summer and the recent Nations League games. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he does not expect any departures during the January transfer window, especially with the team facing a difficult time with injuries this season.
But according to the Daily Mail, both Tottenham and Newcastle United are closely monitoring Grealish and could make moves to sign him this month. Newcastle, who have been on a winning streak, are currently fifth in the Premier League under manager Eddie Howe. On the other hand, Tottenham, under struggling boss Ange Postecoglou, are currently in 11th place, closer to the relegation zone than the Champions League spots.
Former Aston Villa star Lee Hendrie has urged Grealish to leave Manchester City and rediscover his love for football. In an interview with 10bet, Hendrie said, "It's at the stage now where Jack should probably be thinking about leaving the football club. He's won everything there is to win during his time there, but I think for himself, he needs to find his enjoyment in playing again." He also mentioned that Grealish would be an asset for any top football club and that the Villa fans would love to see him back at Villa Park.
Shay Given, a former Premier League goalkeeper who played with Grealish at Aston Villa, also believes that the midfielder is being wasted at Manchester City. In an interview with BBC's Football Daily, Given said, "I think he's a generational talent going to waste at Man City. That sounds a bit harsh perhaps on Pep but I think he's such a talented player playing out of position." He added that Grealish is like a "mannequin" on the left wing and that he feels sorry for him.
It's not just Grealish who is struggling at Manchester City. The team has slipped to sixth place in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool. However, they managed to end a four-game winless streak by beating Leicester City in their last match and will face West Ham on Saturday. It remains to be seen if Grealish will continue to struggle for playing time at Manchester City or if he will make a move to another club in search of more minutes and a chance to showcase his talent.
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