Jack Grealish will be keeping open his options until the last minute before quitting Manchester City.
The one-time golden boy is playing a waiting game to see what offers are on the table before making a decision that could either make or break his World Cup dream.
Everton and Newcastle Keen on Jack Grealish
Man City star keeping his options open
Jack Grealish in action for Manchester City
Everton, Newcastle United and Napoli have all enquired as to the terms that would be agreeable to the hierarchy at the Etihad.
But the 29-year-old, who will be undertaking his own personal fitness programme throughout the summer to ensure he can hit the ground running, wants to see if there are any other takers for his talent.
Grealish wants to give himself the best chance possible of working his way into Thomas Tuchel’s thoughts this season.
The £100m star knows that the Three Lions’ chief is a fan - and that he won’t be subject to the sometimes erratic behaviour shown towards him by Gareth Southgate.
But Grealish also realises that Tuchel does not have a decision to make if he is not playing regular first-team football.
All that adds up to which club can best afford him the opportunity to showcase his talents on a regular basis - and what plans individual managers have for him.
Grealish Prefers Champions League Club
Napoli also interested in the £100m star
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Ideally, Champions League football is high on his list of priorities - that would leave Newcastle and Napoli as frontrunners.
But he has competition for a place out wide on Tyneside where boss Eddie Howe has Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes to call upon if necessary.
Jack Grealish's statistics for Manchester City this season
However, Grealish could be earmarked for a more central role, which would suit his ball-carrying capabilities.
Moving abroad to Naples would provide him with a new challenge. However, with a young family, that could present a stumbling block.
Everton Transfer 'Interesting' for Grealish
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While Everton remains an interesting prospect because of the club’s move into their state-of-the-art new home at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Toffees’ boss David Moyes would give Grealish the perfect platform to re-discover his talents and build his confidence following the sour manner in which his career has nosedived under former mentor Pep Guardiola.
It would be the perfect marquee signing for the Merseysiders - but whether they could strike a deal over his £300,000-a-week wages without Champions League football is a key question. Sign up to The GIVEMESPORT Report to get exclusive daily updates from Fabrizio Romano, Ben Jacobs, Dean Jones and Tom Bogert sent straight to your inbox.
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All statistics according to Transfermarkt - correct as of 23-06-25.