Man City Push to Sell Jack Grealish Amid £300K Wage Block

Manchester City are urgently seeking to offload J. Grealish, who is no longer part of Pep Guardiola’s first-team plans. The England international, signed for a record £100 million in 2021, has been left out of the squad for the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup signaling a clear intent from the club to part ways with the winger this summer.

 
Guardiola No Longer Counting on Grealish

Grealish’s omission from the Club World Cup squad is not due to fitness or disciplinary issues but rather a reflection of form and selection. Guardiola has prioritized other attacking options, indicating that Grealish must seek playing time elsewhere if he wishes to revive his career.

 
Wages a Major Obstacle for Interested Clubs

While multiple clubs across Europe and the Premier League have expressed interest—among them Napoli, Tottenham, and Newcastle—the winger's £300,000-per-week salary has become a significant stumbling block. Despite City's willingness to accept a transfer fee in the region of £40–50 million, few clubs are prepared to commit to his full wage demands.

Some suitors are reportedly open to a loan deal, but only if Manchester City agree to subsidize a portion of his salary.

 
City Open to Permanent or Loan Exit

Manchester City are said to be flexible in their approach. A permanent sale remains the preferred option, but with few firm offers, a season-long loan has become a realistic alternative. The club remains keen to find a solution before the summer transfer window closes.

Grealish, who made minimal impact last season, is also understood to be open to a move if it guarantees more playing time, especially with the 2026 World Cup cycle approaching.

 
Why It Matters for Both Player and Club

• For Grealish: A move away could revive his form and help him maintain a place in the England setup.
• For Manchester City: Offloading his high wages would ease their salary structure and make room for future signings.
• For Interested Clubs: Securing a player of Grealish’s quality—on a cut-price fee or loan—could be a major coup, provided wage demands can be negotiated.
   

Decision Time Nears

With the transfer deadline looming, Manchester City are pushing hard to finalize Grealish’s exit. Whether through a reduced-fee transfer or a loan with subsidized wages, the club is determined not to let the situation drag into the new season.

Grealish’s next move could define his career trajectory and reshape City’s squad for the upcoming campaign.

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