Jack Grealish should re-join Aston Villa if Manchester City want to sell him this summer, according to former England striker Michael Owen.
The England winger joined from the Villans for £100million in the summer of 2021.
He has provided 32 goal contributions in 125 appearances for the Premier League champions, which is a pretty disappointing return.
Grealish was outstanding as the main man at Aston Villa, given the freedom to express himself under Dean Smith.
The 28-year-old has become a cog in the system at the Etihad, which means he is nowhere near as direct and risky in possession these days.
Pep Guardiola is all about retaining possession and wants Grealish to do just that, often carrying the ball down the left flank before passing backwar…
It has been suggested that Pep Guardiola s departure from Manchester City could create a big problem , with an exodus on the cards at the Etihad.
The Spaniard helped win their fourth straight Premier League title earlier this month but his long-term future is in doubt with his current contract due to expire in 2025.
It is being widely reported that next season will be s final year at Man City,
‘The club’s hierarchy fear that Guardiola’s ninth year will represent the end. While City stress that there has been no formal indication either way from the 52-year-old, multiple sources within the industry and City have openly discussed the prospect of an impending departure over recent months.’
Exit speculation relating to Guardiola has emerged with Ma…
Manchester City won t be joining the European Super League if they re expelled from the Premier League over their 115 alleged FFP breaches, according to one of the club s former financial advisors.
It was revealed on Tuesday that as they see themselves as victims of ‘discrimination’ because of the APT rules – – and that the ‘tyranny of the majority’ is attempting to halt their progress as a club.
They are disputing the rules that limit how much companies linked to club owners can pay them in sponsorship, with their case to be heard at a hearing starting on Monday, which is expected to last a fortnight.
It’s been claimed as they head for another hearing in November over , though it’s also thought that success in the ATP case could ‘blow a b…
Tottenham are hoping to win the north London derby of the summer transfer market by beating Arsenal to Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to reports.
Calafiori has had a brilliant breakout campaign at the Serie A side this summer after joining the Italian side from Swiss side Basel last summer.
The 22-year-old contributed two goals and five assists in 30 Serie A appearances to help Bologna to an impressive fifth-placed finish and qualify for the Champions League.
His performances have earned him a call-up to the Italy squad for Euro 2024 and he has played in all three of their group matches at the tournament.
That has seen interest in Calafiori from all over Europe with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that Bologna will want an imp…
Man Utd have made new offers for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to reports.
The Red Devils are attempting to get some of their main bits of business done early in the summer transfer window after sealing the appointment of Dan Ashworth.
Ashworth eventually joined the Red Devils earlier this month after Man Utd finally agreed compensation with Newcastle for their sporting director after months of negotiations.
And the arrival of Ashworth seems to have coincided with Man Utd ramping up their activity in the transfer market as the Premier League side close in on deals for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs De Ligt.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed …
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly looking to hijack a Manchester United move for Matthijs de Ligt, as he sees him as the perfect replacement for Ibrahima Konate.
Slot is seemingly carefully deciding what he wants his squad to look like after inheriting it from Jurgen Klopp. Indeed, two months into the transfer window, the Dutchman is yet to sign a single player.
But he clearly has ideas about the makeup of the Liverpool side, having , who played 37 times under Slot s predecessor last season.
Instead, he d like to sign Bayern Munich defender De Ligt, who has been linked with the Reds at times this summer, and would clearly make a good partner for Virgil van Dijk, given the pair have played a lot of football together for the Netherlands.
, Slot see…
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta plans to start Jurrien Timber at left-back next season as Riccardo Calafiori s role is also revealed by a journalist.
The Gunners have only made one permanent signing so far this summer transfer window with the arrival of David Raya from Brentford after he impressed on loan last season.
Widespread reports indicate that Arsenal are with the Italy international agreeing personal terms over a potential move.
It is understood that a medical will happen at some point this week with .
It seems unlikely that Calafiori would start ahead of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba who have formed a brilliant partnership over the last couple of seasons but journalist Steve Kay insists that the Italian could replace Gabriel.
Timber wh…
A fresh report has revealed a Liverpool transfer to watch this summer as Arne Slot s side have picked out a specialist priority target.
have had a busy few months off the pitch as new head coach Slot has replaced Jurgen Klopp, while Michael Edwards has returned to the club as FSG s CEO of Football and Richard Hughes has joined from AFC Bournemouth to become their sporting director.
However, the Reds have not been busy in the transfer market as they are yet to make a single signing ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
The Premier League giants came close to capturing England international Anthony Gordon earlier this summer until their deal with Newcastle United collapsed and they now have their eye on alternative targets.
According to, Liverpool could make up t…
Arsenal are reportedly not expected to sign Raheem Sterling from Premier League rivals Chelsea before the transfer window closes on Friday night.
So far this summer, have made three signings as they have landed David Raya, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino on permanent deals.
On deadline day, Arsenal will make at least one more signing, as experienced AFC Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto is set to join the Gunners on loan. He will replace Aaron Ramsdale, who is joining Southampton for around £18m plus add-ons.
s side have done some positive business this summer but they could do with signing another attacker and they are being linked with Chelsea outcast Sterling.
On Friday afternoon, a report claimed Sterling’s potential move to Arsenal is
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Newcastle are reportedly interested in Fenerbahce star Jayden Oosterwolde as they scour the market for an alternative to Crystal Palace s Marc Guehi.
It s Newcastle s priority to sign a new centre-back this summer and has emerged as their top target after he shone for England at Euro 2024.
The centre-back is under contract until 2026 so Crystal Palace can demand a huge fee for their prized asset. It is being widely reported that they want around £65m.
Earlier this week, it was claimed
However, Newcastle have had a record offer rejected and this has forced them to consider their options .
While Newcastle have been souring alternatives this week , the report claims there a compromise could be agreed with Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.