Manchester United are reportedly keeping a close eye on Jack Grealish's situation at Manchester City, with the Red Devils considering making a shock move for the England international.
Grealish, 29, has had a tough campaign at Man City, only managing one assist in 15 Premier League appearances, while he has not scored or provided an assist in four Champions League outings this term.
The attacker's only goal of the season came against Salford City in the FA Cup earlier this month, and he has only played 33 minutes of Premier League football across Man City's last five matches in the competition.
Grealish has a contract at the Etihad Stadium until June 2027, but there is currently uncertainty when it comes to his long-term future, and according to The Sun, a sensational move to Man United cannot be ruled out.
The report claims that the Red Devils are closely monitoring his situation with the Citizens, and the club could make a move if it becomes apparent that he is available in a cut-price deal.
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Man United 'among clubs' interested in Grealish
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also said to be interested, while Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund are said to be keen on the Englishman, who could make a fresh start elsewhere this summer.
Earlier this month, Man City head coach Pep Guardiola admitted that Grealish was struggling this season.
"As much as (Grealish) looks at himself, he will see the competition," Guardiola told reporters ahead of a Premier League clash with West Ham United. "He has to compete with himself. Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack and that's why I played Savinho.
"I want the Jack that won the Treble. But I try to be honest with myself for that. What happened with Savinho's delivery in the box? It's higher than the other wingers in that position.
"And they have to fight. You can say 'OK, it's unfair'. If you think that, then it's fine. But you have to prove, 'I'm going to fight with Savinho, to deserve to play in that position'. And every single day, and every single week and every single month."
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Could Man United seriously move for Grealish?
Man United are believed to have been in the running for Grealish when it became clear that he would be leaving Aston Villa, with the Red Devils said to be admirers of the Englishman.
The 20-time English champions are expected to loan out Marcus Rashford this month, with the forward then likely to be on the move on a permanent basis during this summer's transfer window.
Alejandro Garnacho, meanwhile, is being heavily linked with both Napoli and Chelsea, so departures for both would certainly put the Red Devils in the market for a new player in the final third of the field.
Grealish could suit Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system, as he would be given space to operate in, potentially showcasing the dribbling skills that he demonstrated at Villa but has lost at Man City.
However, with so many factors going into a deal of this type, it is incredibly difficult to imagine Grealish making the switch across Manchester, with a move abroad much more likely at the end of the campaign.
Matt Law
