Napoli interested in Man City star Jack Grealish but cannot match his wages | OneFootball

Napoli are considering a summer swoop for Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish, according to The Telegraph.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte is an admirer of the England international, and the Serie A champions could move for the out-of-favour 29-year-old.

Grealish was not in the squad for Man City’s FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace and did not make the cut for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

Grealish’s £100 million move to the Etihad Stadium has been a disappointment, and the curtain is closing on his uneventful time at the club.

The former Aston Villa man is looking for a new stomping ground, and Napoli might be his next destination, although his massive wages could prove a stumbling block.

Grealish reportedly earns around £300,000, which is asking a lot of Napoli.

The Partenopei will be looking to Man City to cover half of his salary in a potential loan deal, even though the Premier League club prefers an outright sale.

Napoli sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in the winter transfer window and never properly replaced him.

Grealish is a like-for-like Kvaratskhelia replacement who would bolster Napoli’s bid to defend their Serie A crown.

Napoli have wasted no time strengthening their squad as they prepare to compete in the UEFA Champions League and deliver a better title defence than they did in 2023/24.

A move for Grealish could spell the end of their interest in Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho.

The four-time Scudetto winners were keen on his services and reportedly even made an offer to the Red Devils, which was rejected.

If Napoli sign Grealish, there might not be room for another left-sided attacker on the roster.

Elsewhere, Napoli are closing in on AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah and Bologna defender Sam Beukema ahead of next season.