Jack Grealish has reportedly been the subject of shock interest from Manchester United, amid his uncertain future at Manchester City.
The 29-year-old signed for City from Aston Villa for a then £100million British-record fee in 2021, but he has struggled for form and gametime in recent months.
Grealish has made just six starts in the Premier League this term and has found the net once in all competitions across 21 matches.
Earlier this month, City boss Pep Guardiola blasted the England international for his poor form and said he yearned for the return of Grealish from their Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign.
‘I want the Jack that won the Treble,’ he said. ‘But I try to be honest with myself for that. He has to compete with himself. Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack and that’s why I played Savinho.
‘I know that he can do it because I saw him. I saw his level and I want that, every single training session and every single game.’
Jack Grealish has reportedly been the subject of shock interest from Manchester United
Grealish has fallen down the pecking order at Man City and was criticised by Pep Guardiola
Reports claimed that United are one of four Premier League clubs keeping an eye on Grealish
This has led to speculation that the former Villa star could be set for the Etihad exit door and, according to The Sun, his situation is being monitored by United, alongside three other Premier League clubs.
Beleaguered United boss Ruben Amorim is desperate for reinforcements this month after losing seven – and winning just five – of his 15 games in charge of the club since taking over in November.
It remains to be seen if United’s interest materialises into something more, but if Grealish was to make the move, he would be the first player to transfer directly between the arch-rivals since Carlos Tevez joined City in 2009.
The report goes onto add that Villa, Tottenham and Newcastle are the other top flight sides interested in Grealish, while Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are also tracking the winger.
Grealish was a hero among Villa fans during his time at the club, with the 29-year-old racking up 213 appearances across eight seasons.
However, he was given a hostile reception when he played for City during their 2-1 defeat by Villa at Villa Park last month.
The report adds that any move is more likely to happen in the summer, rather than during the January transfer window.
Meanwhile, Grealish ended a 392-day wait for a goal when he scored City’s fourth in an 8-0 thrashing of League Two Salford City in the FA Cup earlier in January.
Italian champions Inter Milan are reportedly monitoring the situation of the 29-year-old
Borussia Dortmund, who have been linked with a move for Marcus Rashford, are another suitor
Grealish was serenaded by almost all of his City team-mates as Guardiola’s side ran rampant against the Man United Class of 92-owned club.
Prior to scoring, Grealish had assisted Jeremy Doku’s opener, before he later set up James McAtee, who netted a hat-trick in the clash.
Grealish was again relegated to the bench for City’s 6-0 win over Ipswich on Sunday, with the forward coming on for the last 27 minutes of the match.
Grealish has scored 15 goals and added 22 assists during his time at the Etihad, while he has racked up 39 caps for England, netting four times.
