Jack Grealish is being eyed by a shock Premier League club in a 'deluxe' deal, according to stunning reports.
Grealish has been the subject of intense transfer speculation this summer, with a move away from the Etihad expected.
He was excluded from Pep Guardiola's Club World Cup squad, backing up the reports over a transfer away from the Blues.
Grealish, who joined from Aston Villa for £100 million in the summer of 2021, made a confession when asked about his future at an Oasis gig.
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Several clubs are keeping tabs on Grealish, including Serie A champions Napoli, who have already recruited Kevin De Bruyne following the expiration of his Man City contract.
Not to mention Everton, who are aiming to secure a loan deal for the star forward, according to the Independent.
But any negotiation depends on whether Man City will accept a 'deluxe' temporary agreement or push for a permanent sale.
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Per the report, Everton feel they have a chance to acquire Grealish's services due to his anticipated willingness to stay in the north.
He had a daughter with his partner Sasha Attwood last September and is keen for some stability.
A move to the Toffees would allow him to stay in Cheshire and an opportunity to play regular football.
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What's more, Grealish would be at the centre of David Moyes' team and will have the side built around him, while offering the 29-year-old with more freedom than he has had at Man City.
There is also the added attraction of Everton entering a new era, having moved from Goodison Park to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
What has Pep Guardiola said about Jack Grealish this summer?
Grealish was an integral part of Man City's treble-winning campaign, having played 50 matches in the 2022/23 season.
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But Guardiola insists the Englishman needs to play football and that it is 'best' for him to leave Man City.
"He had a conversation with the club and they decided it was best," said Guardiola.
"Jack is an exceptional player. The only reason why he didn't play last season is of course my decisions."
The Spaniard added: "We decide that he has to play. The club was honest, he was honest.
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"We decide that the best thing is to stay (behind) and have a place that he can feel like he can come back to be the player like he was in the year of the Treble or all his career in Aston Villa.
"Without him it would have been more difficult in the year of the Treble.
"The fact is in the last two seasons he didn't play much minutes. He has to come back to play and have the butterflies in his stomach that he can play every three days, every three days and show again the quality he has."
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