JACK GRALISH could make a move in January after struggling for form and fitness at Manchester City.
The winger has not scored for City since December 2023 and has been overlooked by Pep Guardiola since returning from injury in November.
He has made just six appearances in the Premier League this season, with youngster Savinho often preferred over him.
The Brazilian provided two assists in City's victory over West Ham at the weekend, with Guardiola questioning Grealish's 'form' after the match.
He said: “Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack and that's why I played against him.
'Do I want the Jack who won the Treble? Yes. I want it. But I try to be honest with myself about that.”
Rumors are circulating that Grealish, with a number of clubs linked, could be eyeing a January move.
SunSport looks at five possible destinations for the England star.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta wants to “add more firepower” to his team in January, with Bukayo Saka sidelined for several weeks with an injury.
He has made several raids on former club City, joining Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, along with another ex-Etihad star, Raheem Sterling.
Sterling's move has not worked out with just two Prem starts, so Arsenal could look to Grealish.
However, Arteta would be keen to bring in a right-sided player as he has Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli available as options on the left.
Tottenham
Spurs have been linked with a move for Grealish for several years and are now said to be keeping an eye on the 29-year-old.
With Son Heung-min looking past his prime this season and Timo Werner failing, Grealish could be a good fit in North London.
Tottenham are reportedly interested in agreeing a loan deal that would see City pay a large portion of his £300,000-a-week wages, which could prove a stumbling block in a potential permanent deal.
Spurs need a lift as they sit 12th in the Prem, although they remain in the Carabao Cup and Europa League, and so could benefit from the addition of Grealish.
Newcastle
Newcastle are heading to Europe and Grealish would be a big asset for the Magpies.
There was friction in the summer when the club failed to land a major signing for Eddie Howe, who wanted to bring in a right winger and England star Marc Guehi.
Newcastle are another club reportedly monitoring Grealish's situation and could decide to strike if he is allowed to leave.
But like Arsenal, they could decide to prioritize a right winger, with Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes available on the left, especially as they have yet to replace the outgoing Miguel Almiron.
Aston Villa
A return to his boyhood club might be welcomed by Grealish, but it would undoubtedly divide the fanbase.
The winger was heavily booed when he recently returned to Villa Park last month, prompting his father to hit out at the 'disrespect' shown.
Grealish responded to the boo boys by raising three fingers to remind supporters how many Premier League titles he has won.
However, he could be tempted by a move with Villa playing in the Champions League and challenging for the top four.
John McGinn has been playing out of position on the left in recent weeks, so Villa are crying out for someone of Grealish's ilk, although according to Fabrizio Romano they could sign Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund instead.
Man Utd
A move to Manchester would be a real shake-up for the books, but could appeal to all parties.
Grealish would not have to make any moves, while City could likely take a large chunk of his salary out of the wage bill – if he were to leave permanently or on loan.
He could also fit into Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system as a flexible winger/No.10, a position Grealish has played in throughout his career.
Whether City would let him leave for a fierce rival is another question: the last direct transfer between the clubs was Carlos Tevez in 2009.
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