Jack Grealish could be handed shock Man City escape route as Newcastle and Tottenham 'interest' emerges
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is being monitored by Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, according to the Daily Mail.
However, the MEN understands that there is little chance that the England international and former Aston Villa star will leave the Etihad Stadium in January.
Pep Guardiola is already facing a depleted squad as a result of the extensive injury list in the North West. City are without Rodri, who is set to be out until the end of the season with a knee injury, plus Oscar Bobb, Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes and John Stones who all sidelined. Already in recent weeks, illness has ravaged through the ranks forcing Kyle Walker and Ederson to sit out of their recent run.
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The Daily Mail have reported that Spurs and Eddie Howe's side are believed to be monitoring the winger's situation. However, in their report there is no mention as to whether it will be next month or in the summer.
Grealish has struggled to live up to the expectations of his big-money move from Villa Park in 2021, despite picking up a healthy collection of trophies during that time. He has managed just one assist in 13 Premier League appearances this season with his last goal for City coming in the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace in December 2023.
Guardiola has already revealed they will be scouring in the upcoming window for additions, with his thin squad already facing mounting issues.
"If we can, we have to add players, definitely. We struggle especially at the back, in the middle," he said prior to the Boxing Day draw with Everton.
"Saying that, I don’t know what is going to happen in the transfer window. In winter time it is not easy, but everyone is aware even the players ask themselves ‘Oh, are we going to add some players please?'"
He reiterated the sentiment after ending their eight-match winless run against Leicester City. He added: "In some positions we need help," Guardiola said.
"When we're all together we're the team we were, but with important players out for weeks and months it's so difficult."
