Manchester City Ready to Welcome Back Jack Grealish Amid Transfer Uncertainty

Manchester City are prepared to reintegrate Jack Grealish into their first-team pre-season programme despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.

The 29-year-old has yet to attract a concrete offer from interested clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, and West Ham United, largely due to the financial complexity of any potential deal — which would likely require a substantial loan fee and wage contribution.

Although Pep Guardiola has not ruled out Grealish’s return to regular training, reports suggest the club is open to parting ways with the forward, provided a suitable offer is tabled. Grealish’s absence from the FIFA Club World Cup was reportedly a joint decision, allowing his camp to explore options during the off-season.

Speaking on ESPN’s The Football Reporters podcast, Rob Dawson noted the difficulty surrounding a potential move due to the player’s high salary, and implied that a stay at City — at least for the short term — remains likely.

City paid £100 million to sign Grealish from Aston Villa in 2021. While the player played a key role in the club’s Treble success, his performances dipped in the 2024/25 season, prompting speculation over his future. His reintegration could now serve as either a platform for reestablishing his place or a pragmatic short-term measure while the market continues to evolve.

 Key Developments:

• Manchester City not actively pushing Grealish out
• Clubs interested but unable to meet wage/loan demands
• Pep Guardiola keeping reintegration route open
• Grealish to return to training unless a deal is found

FAQ

• What’s the latest on Grealish’s transfer? – No confirmed bids yet, despite interest.
• Is he training with the first team again? – Yes, unless he departs, he will be part of the squad.
• What does Guardiola think? – The manager has left the option open, but appears ready to move on.

Conclusion:

With no immediate transfer pathway emerging, Jack Grealish’s short-term future lies with Manchester City. Whether that remains the case beyond this window remains dependent on developments across the final weeks of the summer market.