West Ham United and Everton are among clubs interested in signing Jack Grealish from Manchester City, sources told ESPN. The 29-year-old England international returned to training Monday after being told he is surplus to requirements by Pep Guardiola.
Grealish was omitted from City\'s FIFA Club World Cup squad and had spent the summer following an individual training program. He rejoined the group at the City Football Academy as transfer discussions intensify.
The former Aston Villa winger has attracted interest from multiple Premier League sides seeking his services. West Ham and Everton represent viable destinations for regular first-team football that Grealish desires.
Manchester City prefer to negotiate a permanent transfer for the player who has two years remaining on his contract. The club will consider loan offers as the transfer deadline approaches if no permanent deal materializes.
Grealish has started just one Premier League game since January under Guardiola\'s management. He was completely excluded from City\'s squad for their final league match against Fulham last season.
The England international seeks consistent playing time ahead of next summer\'s World Cup. His peripheral role at the Etihad Stadium over the past two years has motivated his desire for a move.
Guardiola has not ruled out giving Grealish opportunities if he remains beyond the deadline. However, the manager\'s recent squad selections suggest the winger\'s role would continue to be minimal with the club.
Via Rob Dawson/ESPN