Tottenham Hotspur could lose Son Heung-min this summer, with Saudi Pro League clubs interested in his signature.
Less importantly, Timo Werner is also returning to RB Leipzig after a failed loan spell in North London, and the future of Mathys Tel remains unclear.
Tottenham will likely be in the market for a left-sided attacker this summer, and the club is reportedly sniffing around a known quantity in the Premier League.
According to Ben Jacobs, Tottenham hold genuine interest in signing Manchester City star Jack Grealish this summer. He is surplus to requirements at the Etihad Stadium.
City manager Pep Guardiola left him out of the squad for the Club World Cup, which starts a couple of days from now, after dropping him for the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
Grealish has been underwhelming since his then-British record £100 million move to City from Aston Villa, but they still want £50 million to let him go. Everton are also interested.
Grealish, hailed by former manager Dean Smith as a player with ‘star quality’, is a maverick on his day, but those days have been far and few. Is he worth the punt?
Why Tottenham must steer clear of Grealish – View
His off-field issues, including drink-driving offences, frequent late-night sightings, and a reputation for partying, raise serious red flags.
On the pitch, the numbers do not add up. Only three goals and five assists in 32 appearances this season, and only 17 goals and 23 assists in 157 games for Manchester City.
That is nowhere near good enough to replace Son, who bagged 11 goals and 12 assists in 42 appearances in what was deemed to be a poor 2024/25 campaign.
Spurs need a consistent, high-output attacker, not a flashy name living off past hype.
Tottenham cannot afford another gamble. At £50 million, 29-year-old Grealish is all risk, no reward. Spurs should look elsewhere.
(Stats from Transfermarkt)