La Liga club Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, La Liga club Real Betis are plotting a raid on Manchester City for struggling English attacker Jack Grealish. However, his €19 million-a-year wages might pose a problem for the Andalusian outfit.
Grealish has not been able to live up to the expectations since the big-money move from Aston Villa, and leaving Manchester City would be ideal for him. Recent reports have also linked the Englishman with other European clubs.
The England international has wasted his peak years at Manchester City without being able to perform at the desired level, and a fresh start could be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if he is willing to move to La Liga to get his career back on track.
Regular football in La Liga could bring out the best in him once again. It is clear that the Englishman is not a key part of Manchester City’s first-team plans, and he will not be a regular starter for them next season.
Instead of sitting on the bench at Manchester City, it could do him a world of good if he gets regular opportunities at Real Betis. However, the England international will have to reduce his wage demands for the move to go through. Real Betis will not be able to afford his astronomical €19 million-a-year wages.
It is evident that the 29-year-old has been a wasted investment for Manchester City, and they will be desperate to get rid of him in the coming months. Selling the player in the summer would be ideal for all parties. Manchester City will be fully aware of the fact that they will not be able to recoup the money they paid for him. They will have to accept loss on their investment.
Can Real Betis get the deal done?
It remains to be seen whether Real Betis can secure an agreement with Manchester City and the player. They could use more quality and depth in the final third, and Grealish would be a useful option for them if he manages to regain his top form.
The Englishman was regarded as one of the finest playmakers in the Premier League during his time at Aston Villa. If he manages to recapture that form, he could be an asset for the Spanish club. The Manchester City outcast will be desperate to get his career back on track, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.
