Tottenham Hotspur have little chance of signing Jack Grealish from Manchester City during the January transfer window. Grealish joined City from Aston Villa for £100 million but has struggled to meet expectations.
The 29-year-old has played 14 games this season but has not scored. He has only provided two assists so far. Grealish was on the bench during City’s 2-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday. He has not contributed to a goal in his last eight league matches.
Tottenham transfer news - Tottenham wants Jack Grealish amid Newcastle interest
Grealish’s struggles have led to transfer speculation. Reports from TEAMtalk suggest that both Tottenham and Newcastle United could be interested. However, it is unclear if they would move for him in January or during the summer.
Grealish has over two years left on his contract with Manchester City. His current situation makes a mid-season transfer unlikely.
Tottenham face slim chances of signing blockbuster £100m Manchester City star in January
Pep Guardiola faces a selection crisis at Manchester City. Long-term injuries have affected several players, including Oscar Bobb, who is out until February. Matheus Nunes has also been dealing with a knock.
Key players like Rodri, Ruben Dias, and John Stones remain injured. Kyle Walker and Ederson have been unwell recently. Guardiola has insisted that City cannot afford to lose Grealish this winter.
Since joining City, Grealish has scored 14 goals and provided 20 assists in 143 appearances. This season, he has started only six Premier League matches.
Guardiola’s side currently trail Liverpool by 14 points in the title race. They also sit four points outside the Champions League spots. Guardiola hinted that City might sign new players in January to strengthen the squad.
For now, it seems unlikely that Grealish will leave City in January. Both Tottenham and Newcastle might have to wait until summer for any transfer talks.