Tottenham Hotspur may reportedly try to signal Manchester Metropolis star Jack Grealish this summer season, as per the previous Spurs defender Alan Hutton.
The Lilywhites tried to buy the Englishman a couple of years in the past throughout his time with Aston Villa within the Championship. Nonetheless, they ultimately opted to not push ahead with the deal so a transfer didn’t materialise.
However, after gaining promotion with the Villans, the 28-year-old flourished his profession within the English top-flight – which ultimately earned him a big-money transfer to Manchester Metropolis.
Upon shifting to the Etihad Stadium again in 2021, Grealish has loved a stellar time over the previous few years, profitable the treble final season. However, he has struggled to seek out common first-team soccer this marketing campaign.
In accordance with the report by Soccer Insider, Man Metropolis are planning to cash-in on Grealish this summer season to boost funds so as to add new faces forward of subsequent season.
Grealish to Tottenham
Now, talking on the identical web site, Hutton, who’s in shut contact together with his ex-club and can be near Grealish having performed collectively at Aston Villa, has stated that Tottenham may attempt to signal Grealish if the Residents permit the Englishman to depart the membership for an affordable charge.
The previous right-back additional claims that Spurs may use Grealish because the attacking midfielder in the event that they had been to buy him and Hutton additionally says that the 28-year-old possesses the qualities to enhance each workforce on the earth.
Nonetheless, the ex-defender states that having splashed round £100m to signal Grealish a couple of years in the past, Man Metropolis are more likely to demand a ‘substantial’ charge to promote their star man. So, Tottenham should spend a big sum to lure the previous Aston Villa star to the newly renovated White Hart Lane this summer season.
Hutton stated:
“I believe the quantity ten function is someplace Grealish may play at Tottenham. If Maddison isn’t obtainable or isn’t on type, you want the backup and he may are available. However, from what I do know, it comes all the way down to cash. Man Metropolis paid £100m, and I used to be at Villa when Daniel Levy wasn’t prepared to spend £20m to deliver him from the Championship.
“He’s 28 now, however they’ll nonetheless desire a substantial charge. Grealish goes in and makes all groups higher, when he’s on type and taking part in on the high degree. I believe he could be completely happy the place he’s for the second.”
Grealish is a top-class participant and can be an amazing coup for Tottenham in the event that they buy him. Nonetheless, it stays to be seen whether or not the North London membership can ultimately handle to safe his signature within the upcoming switch window.