Roma are biding their time to make their first purchase this summer, but the latest Jack Grealish transfer news suggests the Manchester City outcast could find refuge in the Italian capital.
Manchester City Open the Door For Jack Grealish’s Departure
Despite playing a starring role in Manchester City’s first ever European triumph, Jack Grealish has found himself surplus to requirements over the last two seasons.
Although the 29-year-old has been plagued by injuries throughout that time span, he has also fallen down the pecking order, with the likes of Savinho and new arrival Rayan Cherki expected to play important roles this coming season.
He has made just 40 appearances in the Premier League over the past two seasons, and City are now prepared to accept a significant loss on their £100m investment four years ago.
It is likely Grealish, who is now valued at just over $30 million, will also be forced to take a hefty pay cut on his $405,000 per-week wages, as he weighs up his next career move.
Roma Express Interest in Latest Jack Grealish Transfer News
It had been reported that Napoli were interested in Jack Grealish earlier this month, but their pursuit of PSV’s Noa Lang, which is nearing completion, means they are unlikely to progress any further.
However, Grealish still finds himself the subject of strong interest from Serie A, with FootItalia now revealing Roma are expected to throw their hat in the ring.
New manager Gian Piero Gasperini has been handed assurances from the Roma hierarchy that they will be competitive in the transfer market — something former employers Atalanta could not guarantee, leading to his exit after nine years in Bergamot.
Those assurances are yet to come to fruition, with Roma so far making no new signings.
The Roma board and the Friedkin ownership group have instilled a frugal culture, in order to drastically improve the club’s finances.
They are, however, willing to reinvest some of the $50 million generated by player sales, such Enzo Le Fee and Samuel Dahl.
FootItalia understands Gasperini has specifically requested technical proficiency and recognised ball-carriers to suit his relentless attacking style.
Roma view Grealish as an elite player who could arrive for around $30 million, which they see as a market opportunity too good to pass up.
According to anonymous betting sites, Grealish is still favored to move within the Premier League, with Newcastle and Tottenham among the leading clubs.
City are hoping to invite a host of potential suitors to the table in order to drive up his price, although with just two years left on his contract, and his market value plummeting, they are also eager for a quick sale.
