Overview

• Grealish told supporters at Oasis’ Heaton Park concert that he loves Manchester City fans more than anything.
• Guardiola excluded him from City’s 27-man Club World Cup squad, advising a move away would help him regain form.
• City have set a £40 million valuation for the 29-year-old winger, who has two years remaining on his £300,000-per-week contract.
• Clubs including Newcastle United and Everton have monitored his situation; his wages and transfer fee remain deterrents.
• Grealish’s Premier League starts dropped from ten in 2023-24 to seven in 2024-25, underscoring his reduced role ahead of a likely summer exit.