- Jack Grealish has been sidelined at Manchester City and left out of the Club World Cup squad
- Aston Villa are considering a loan move due to his high salary making a permanent return unlikely
- Leverkusen, Tottenham, Everton, and Newcastle have also been linked with the England international
Key Takeaways:
Jack Grealish could return to Aston Villa. The England international has found himself on the fringes under manager Pep Guardiola and was left out of Manchester City’s squad for the Club World Cup, a clear signal that his place for next season is far from secure. In the past Premier League campaign, the 29-year-old started just seven matches — a sharp drop compared to previous seasons.
After Jack Grealish was left out of the Club World Cup squad, his Man City days look numbered.
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A potential return to Villa Park is now being seriously considered, although a permanent deal appears unlikely due to Grealish’s high salary. Against this backdrop, a loan move seems the most viable option for Aston Villa.
Other Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Everton, and Newcastle have also been linked with a move for Grealish, while German side Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as a potential destination as well. It is claimed that the Bundesliga club has been encouraged by new head coach Erik ten Hag to make a move for the English star, as the Dutchman sees him as an ideal replacement for Florian Wirtz.