Tottenham are exploring a potential summer move for Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish, journalist Ben Knapton has claimed.
The Europa League winners have reportedly submitted an immediate enquiry for the former Aston Villa forward following James Maddison’s injury blow.
Spurs lost the 28-year-old midfielder to a severe-looking injury in Saturday’s 1-1 friendly draw with Newcastle United and are believed to be in the market for a replacement.
While an official diagnosis on Maddison’s injury is yet to be confirmed, Tottenham are already without Dejan Kulusevski due to a knee problem and have reportedly identified Grealish as a potential solution to their injury woes.
Tottenham Eyeing Jack Grealish Deal
After James Maddison’s injury blow
According to Knapton, Tottenham have made immediate contact over a move for Grealish after Maddison’s injury and are believed to have leapfrogged Napoli in the race for the 29-year-old.
The Serie A champions were previously seen as the top contenders to sign Grealish before the transfer deadline, but are claimed to no longer be frontrunners, with interest from the North London club now emerging.
Grealish is expected to leave Man City either permanently or on loan this summer, having struggled to impress under Pep Guardiola last season.
The £300,000-a-week forward scored just three goals and registered five assists in 32 appearances for Man City, making only seven Premier League starts.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Grealish scored once in 20 Premier League games last term.
Tottenham have splashed out around £120m on new signings this summer, with Bayern Munich ace Joao Palhinha the latest arrival.
The Portuguese international joined on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent for £27m next summer.
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