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Tottenham are exploring fee to sign Manchester City outcast – Report

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 9:43 AM ET

Spurs will be looking to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window

Last season left mixed feelings in north London. While Tottenham showed stretches of good football under Ange Postecoglou, the squad showed signs of fatigue and a lack of spark at key moments. Although they won the Europa League, he Australian manager seems to be clear that he needs quality and balance to compete at the highest level.

The summer transfer window will be vital, and there are rumours of a surprise move. The possibility of bringing in an attacking talent for a much lower price than usual has ignited the conversation among fans and pundits alike. Something is moving, and it could change the face of the team.

Revolution on the move? Tottenham could cash in on a City bargain, as tipped by Jamie O’Hara

According to various English sources, Tottenham are exploring the option of signing Jack Grealish for a much lower fee than Manchester City paid for him. The England attacker has barely featured for Pep Guardiola this season, which has raised suspicions about his continuity.

With only seven starts in the league, his role has been completely diluted. The British press claims that the relationship between player and manager has cooled so much that Grealish is no longer seen at the club. In this context, Tottenham emerges as a possible logical destination to re-energise his career. Former Tottenham player wants Spurs to sign Grealish in the summer transfer window.

“It’s [the rebuild] not just for this season it’s for next and the season after that. So you’re talking another two or three seasons. If he not part of that they might as cut ties now and say ‘thanks move on’. They paid £100million for him, you could probably pick him up for £40[million]? £45[million]. Reacting to the suggestions around those figures, Spurs fan O’Hara declared: “I’d have him. £40million? I’d bite your hand off for that!”

To hear Jamie O’Hara enthuse about the idea of seeing Grealish at Spurs comes as no surprise. He represents that type of player that engages the fan: creative, possesses quality and is a a different attacking profile. And if City really are willing to let him leave for around 40 million, the deal sounds tempting. Tactically, Postecoglou could position him as a left winger or even as an attacking midfielder.

He has the dribbling, change of pace and vision to break down tight defences. In a team that prioritise attacking, his style could fit without friction. However, Grealish’s physical and mental state is a question mark. He has not played fluently for some time. Moreover, his salary could upset the internal balance of the squad.

Still, there is something attractive in the possibility of seeing Grealish with more freedom and prominence. Another valid reading would be that Tottenham don’t need names, they need consistency. But if the price is so low and the player wants to make a name for himself, the risk seems acceptable. It would not be the most urgent signing, but it would be one that could bring magic back to the attack. The club need boldness, and this gamble proves it.