Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a shock move for Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish.
The Red Devils are finishing the season miserably and face an important summer transfer window, during which they'll be looking to rebuild Ruben Amorim's squad. A lack of creativity and goals has been a massive issue, and the club has set its sights on the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap to turn the tide.
Grealish has emerged as a potential market opportunity as his City career looks to be over. The 39-cap England international's frustrations are growing, and Pep Guardiola has handed him just a one-minute cameo appearance over the past six games.
Man Utd Weigh Up Shock Grealish Move
He was on their wishlist before Man City switch
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish in action
Miguel Delaney of The Independent reports that "all parties could be interested in a deal for Grealish" amid the expectation that the 29-year-old will leave the Etihad. He has endured a tough season amid a lack of first-team opportunities, starting just seven league games this term.
There's no word on how much the Red Devils would be looking to pay for the former Aston Villa captain, who earns a purported £300,000 per week. He has two years left on his contract with the Cityzens, where he's failed to live up to expectations since arriving in a £100m deal in the summer of 2021.
United were interested in signing Grealish a year before he joined their cross-city rivals. He confirmed he was "really close" to making the move but signed an extension at Villa Park instead.
Jack Grealish in Premier League 2024-25
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Grealish would have joined a Red Devils side undergoing a rebuild under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. A similar situation is taking place at Old Trafford this summer, with Amorim eager to overhaul the squad and recruit players who fit his system.
Amorim's Reds suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, squandering their only chance of Champions League football next season. This has cast major doubts over the club's ability to sign their top targets, including Ipswich's Delap.
All statistics courtesy ofSofaScore- correct as of 23.05.2025
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