Although Grealish has returned to City's starting line-up in recent times, it doesn't seem like his future will be particularly smooth. According to English media outlet Football Insider, Manchester City will accept an offer for Grealish in the summer window, the 28-year-old England billionaire is not fancied within Manchester City, believing that he can be replaced by other players, and if there is a suitable offer, Manchester City are willing to sell him in the summer window, and Guardiola agreed to the deal.
Grealish's playing time this season has been noticeable due to injuries and the arrival of Doku, who has made just 17 Premier League appearances so far, coming off the bench in nine of them, scoring three goals and providing one assist. It took more than £100 million to complete the signing of Grealish, but Grealish's playing time figures are not particularly high in the current Manchester City squad, which is not good news for Grealish.
Grealish is one of the few English players in Manchester City's squad with a salary of over £300,000, making him one of the highest-paid players in the squad. At the same time, Grealish has a very close relationship with his teammates, and he has a good personal relationship with Haaland, B and others, but his lazy personality still makes many fans who have higher expectations for him, thinking that Grealish still has room for improvement. It's just that such a player, even if Manchester City really wants to give up, it is not so easy.
First of all, in Manchester City's tactical system, Grealish's tactical position is still very important, although there is a gap with Doku in terms of body and speed, but Grealish's ability to protect the ball in a small area is also not possessed by Doku. In attack on the left, Grealish can often win chances for his team with his ability to carry the ball and create a threat through passing. Judging by his current performances, it will be difficult for City to find a suitable replacement in the squad if Grealish are sold, and it will not be easy to replace the England striker.
In addition, Grealish has three years left on his contract with Manchester City, and to complete his transfer, he will need to pay at least close to £80 million in transfer fees, and he will need to bear Grealish's £300,000 weekly salary, which is unacceptable for most Premier League clubs. Moreover, Grealish's style of play is not favored by other giants, who prefer direct and efficient players, Grealish is not outstanding in terms of final strikes, and with Manchester City's price tag and his salary, it will not be easy to get a deal done for Grealish.