The very latest Manchester City transfer news and rumours amid speculation on England winger Jack Grealish.
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Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.(Image: PA)
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish has, reportedly, emerged as a target for Serie A champions Napoli as the summer transfer window reopens this week.
At the end of the current season, Pep Guardiola admitted that Grealish needed to find himself more game-time, whether that be at City or not. "Of course, Jack has to play," the Catalan head coach told the assembled media at Fulham's Craven Cottage.
"That's the truth. Jack is an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days.
"And it didn't happen this season, or last season, either. He needs to do it, with us, or another place.
"But that's a question for Jack, his agent, and the club. If he stays, we'll be fine, and he'll fight like he fought since day one to make a contribution."
Grealish's chances of making a contribution to his team this summer suffered a setback when Guardiola opted not to name him in City's squad for the Club World Cup - which kicks-off for them on Wednesday against Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. The ex-Aston Villa man has since gone on holiday as he plans his next move.
According to The Sun, Napoli are now willing to offer Grealish an escape route from the Etihad Stadium as they look to fill the void left by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - who went to PSG in January. It is said that the Naples club are willing to spend £45million on Grealish as they look to revitalise his career in a similar manner to which they were able to with Scott McTominay.
The 29-year-old England international still has two years remaining on his contract in Manchester which puts the Blues in a strong negotiating position. However, Napoli still have other options to explore - including Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho - who has been informed he can depart Old Trafford this summer.
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