Topics: Manchester City, Jack Grealish, Manchester City Transfer News & Rumours, Napoli, Liverpool, Kevin De Bruyne
Jack Grealish is in limbo in his Manchester City career, having been encouraged by Pep Guardiola to look at other clubs at the end of last season.
Grealish struggled for minutes in the Premier League last season, battling recurring injury problems and watching most of the campaign from the bench. On the final day of the Premier League season at Fulham, Guardiola left Grealish out of his City squad and then admitted that the England international could leave the Etihad as he needs to play regularly.
The winger was then left at home as City flew to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup, and does not appear to be in Guardiola's first-choice plans for the coming campaign. City signed attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki in June to increase competition in the forward positions as Guardiola looks to improve on their disappointing campaign last term.
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One major change at City this summer came as the club decided not to renew Kevin De Bruyne's contract, with the Belgian choosing Serie A champions Napoli as his new club. Napoli found success in signing unwanted Premier League players last season with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour playing important roles in their title win.
And they could add Grealish to that growing list as Gazzetta dello Sport suggesting Napoli have contacted Grealish's camp ahead of a possible approach. They add that Grealish's salary could be prohibitive to a deal but could be open to a loan if City cover some of his wages.
The report also names Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa as a possible transfer target after his slow first season on Merseyside. Chiesa has been left at home from Liverpool's pre-season tour over a minor injury issue, but Gazzetta say this is a 'strong signal' that he is not in Arne Slot's plans and Chiesa has been prompted to look for a return to his native Italy. They report that Napoli is an option, and the Azzurri are considering making a move with space for him in their squad.
Chiesa wants to win his place back in the Italy national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, although they face a challenge to qualify as they currently sit third in their qualifying group behind Norway and Israel, albeit only playing two games so far.
