In a recent report, journalist Dean Jones claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are strong contenders for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. It has been stated that Spurs have a genuine interest in the England international but could face competition in the form of Everton and West Ham United in pursuit of him.
Grealish’s Unimpressive Season In English Football
Grealish struggled to impress with his performances on the left side of Pep Guardiola’s attack in the previous campaign. He was far from consistent for Man City and could only manage to score three goals and secure five assists in 32 matches for them last season on all fronts.
The English talent did well to average 1.87 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League but could only keep 33.3% of his attempts on target. Grealish was excellent when distributing possession in the opponent’s half, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 87.6% in the English first division (stats via fbref.com).
His current contract at the Etihad Stadium will expire in the summer of 2027 which could make it difficult for Spurs to recruit him on the cheap this off-season.
Should Tottenham Hotspur Boss Thomas Frank Move In For Grealish?
Grealish is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make some driving runs with it out in the wide areas. He can strike the ball well from long range and has got the eye to play a few decisive passes in the final third.
However, the English sensation needs to add more goals and assists to his game if he wants to start regularly in the Premier League.
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank should only move in for Grealish if he is planning to play his regularly next season. With enough game time, the English talent could prove himself to be a success story at the North London club over the next few years.