Newcastle United are maintaining a watching brief on Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City, with a potential late-season swoop in mind, according to former scout Mick Brown.
Grealish to Leave City: Newcastle Among Potential Suitors
Yet, Newcastle remain resolute in pursuing their primary summer targets before turning their attention to the England international.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Grealish will not feature in City’s summer campaign, including the Club World Cup, as he seeks regular minutes elsewhere.
His role diminished last season, with only seven Premier League starts and just over 700 minutes of game time.
Everton, Spurs, Bayer Leverkusen, Napoli—and notably Newcastle—are all circling the 29‑year‑old.
Reports suggest Newcastle might even propose a loan‑to‑buy package worth around €80 million, potentially with Manchester City retaining wage obligations.
The former Aston Villa star has made it clear that consistent game time is key, as he builds towards the 2026 World Cup—priority even over Champions League football.
Everton, under David Moyes, could offer a starting spot, while Newcastle offer Europe’s elite stage but less certainty in minutes.
Newcastle are not making Grealish their top priority. Their summer focus remains on strengthening defence, adding a reliable goalkeeper, and exploring wing options such as Anthony Elanga—not splurging on a high‑maintenance midfield star.
The club’s policy under Eddie Howe tends toward investing in youth and avoiding large fee-plus-wage deals for players beyond the age of 25.
Still, Brown suggests: “Newcastle have been considering a move for Grealish” and are “keeping a close eye on the situation…if the opportunity comes up, they’ll be one of the clubs in for him”
Wage demands: Grealish earns roughly £300,000-per-week—a huge strain for Newcastle unless City subsidise wages.
Financial prudence: Newcastle is unlikely to commit to a hefty transfer-wage combination for a player nearing 30, given their squad-building strategy emphasizing value and youth.
Newcastle are keeping their cards close—not rushing into a move—but remaining alert. A loan-with-options structure, with City subsidising part of his salary, could appeal if Newcastle reallocate funds from wing or defensive targets.
Yet as things currently stand, Everton retain the edge by offering regular starts in a familiar environment, with European glamour secondary.
For now, Newcastle are spectating from the wings—ready to act if the perfect blend of opportunity and value arises.
