Manchester City are reportedly ready to sell Jack Grealish to partly fund a move for Jude Bellingham at the end of the season.
According to a report by Football Insider, Manchester City are prepared to sell Jack Grealish in order to fund a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham.
The 19-year-old England international has been on the radar of several top European clubs, including Manchester City. And it will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions can secure his services. The Citizens have reportedly had initial discussions for their top midfield target.
Bellingham has managed to establish himself as one of the most promising young midfielders around, and he could prove to be a sensational long-term acquisition for the Premier League champions.
Manchester City could lose an experienced player like Ilkay Gundogan at the end of the season when his contract expires, and Bellingham could be the ideal replacement. The player is thought to be on the radar of Premier League rivals Liverpool as well.
Manchester City are aware of the fact that they will need to pay around £100 million to sign the England international. And they are prepared to sell their club record signing Jack Grealish to afford the move for Bellingham.
Grealish joined Manchester City from Aston Villa in a deal worth around £100 million last year. But he has not been able to live up to the expectations so far. The English international has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at the Etihad and has started just six Premier League games so far this season.
The 27-year-old is at peak of his powers right now and needs to play regularly to fulfil his potential. So a move away from Manchester City could be a blessing in disguise for the former Aston Villa captain.
Grealish has proven that he is a top-class player, and he could be a quality addition to most teams in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can recoup most of what they paid for the attacking midfielder.
As far as Bellingham is considered, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder has all the attributes to develop into a world-class player. And a manager like Pep Guardiola could help him fulfil his tremendous potential. The 19-year-old will be looking to join a club capable of winning major trophies, and Manchester City can certainly provide him with that platform.
