27 Aug 2026 07:01:29
According to fabrizio romero Jack grealish has had an offer from us and also Aston villa and will decide in next few days if its an loan with an obligation to buy say 20 mil and he wants to take a pay cut then its an absolute no brainer from me but can see him going to his boyhood club villa just wondering if any of the eds know anything more about this or any other targets that we might be looking at with the transfer window coming towards the end UTFT
27 Aug 2026 07:37:24
Could be part of the Ndiaye deal if that rumour is true.
27 Aug 2026 09:47:19
Don't think we need Grealish - look like we are playing more fast paced and have wingers - plus a big injury.
Focus on full backs and replacing Beto - I think we have a decent team.
27 Aug 2026 09:57:53
We're so used to having a weak squad, the idea of having options and the ability to rotate seems to be alien to our fans. Injuries, suspensions, and loss of form will all play a part. Let's get Jack as well as a striker and a defender or two.
27 Aug 2026 10:10:24
Why would we loan with an obligation to buy for £20m? He's out of contract on 30th June 2027, so can be signed for free.
Unless I am misunderstanding the post, as my brain is still processing the Barry hat trick.
27 Aug 2026 10:16:10
300k a week for an option seems too much.
Style has changed for the better and Jack holding the ball slowing things down doesn't suit us - especially Barry, who looks better when played quickly into him.
He's had a big injury so doubt he's fit and at level he was at last season.
If money is tight, much more important positions to fill.
We have a lot of midfielders / wingers so not something I'm worried about.
Appreciate others may think differently.
By the way - what a start to season - we have been really good to watch and have goal threats all over the- well happy so far.
27 Aug 2026 10:16:27
Sorry, my bad. That Southern Toffee was me, I was half brain dead. You were right, mate. His contract does expire in 12 months. ?
27 Aug 2026 12:30:01
Yes sibs, a lovely fella and good footballer, for me, though, slows the game down.
27 Aug 2026 13:50:32
His condition is absolutely fine. Have you not seen the training he was doing in Malaga or wherever it was? Not a shred of fat on the lad.
I think the way we set up last season, and the people around him, may have had something to do with that.
We have JB, midfield additions and players that have improved their level. Perhaps he won't need to slow it down as much.
He didn't slow it down at the start of the season, and got off to a great start - the assists v Brighton and Wolves spring to mind.
Give me Jack Grealish over George any day of the week.
Lad has a boat load of experience. Is possibly the best player in the league at drawing fouls and his first touch is immaculate. George runs a bit fast and shakes his feet about a bit.
27 Aug 2026 14:12:31
A loan is a possibility even though his contract is up at the end of the season. We did similar when taking Gareth Barry from Citybyears ago. Think we paid a nominal fee once the season was over so a deal like that could be brokered.
Jack is an excellent player who wants to come back and play for us, it's a no brainer to get this deal done. We need strength in depth and shouldn't turn our noses up about signing a player of his quality and experience. Get the deal done!
27 Aug 2026 14:53:52
Spot on, BP!