As Manchester City braces for a turbulent period, the club appears ready to make bold and significant decisions that could see several key players depart. These moves are aimed at clearing space for fresh signings in the upcoming transfer window.
With Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker already confirmed to leave, rumors are swirling about other high-profile exits. Players like Bernardo Silva, Ederson Moraes, and Ruben Dias are reportedly weighing their options as they consider new challenges away from the Etihad Stadium.
One of the most closely watched situations involves Jack Grealish. According to reports from the Spanish outlet El Nacional, Grealish is on the verge of leaving Manchester City.
Once hailed as one of the Premier League’s most exciting talents, his big-money move from Aston Villa — costing City €116 million — made headlines as the most expensive signing in the club’s history. Pep Guardiola had been deeply eager to bring him in, believing Grealish would elevate City’s attacking play.
However, since joining, Grealish’s time at City has been marred by inconsistent performances, frequent injuries, and controversies off the pitch.
Despite being part of City’s historic treble-winning campaign, he struggled to consistently meet expectations and has gradually lost his spot in the starting eleven. Over the last two seasons, his influence has diminished, and criticism from fans and pundits alike has grown. His recent omission from the England national team further highlighted his declining fortunes.
Acknowledging that reclaiming the hefty transfer fee paid for him is unlikely, Manchester City is actively exploring options to offload the winger. Several Premier League clubs — including Arsenal, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur — have been mentioned as possible destinations, though no official offers have materialized. Interest has also been rumored from clubs in Serie A and the Bundesliga.
In a surprising development, Pep Guardiola personally reached out to Barcelona, initiating discussions with club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco about the possibility of Grealish moving to Camp Nou.
This proposal came as Barcelona’s new manager, Hansi Flick, was believed to be seeking an additional attacking option.
However, the Catalan giants quickly dismissed the idea. Both Flick and the Barcelona board concluded that Grealish would not be a suitable fit for the team’s tactical plans or long-term strategy, opting instead to focus on alternative targets better aligned with their vision for the future.
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