Jack Grealish sends three-word Man City message pre-showdown
Jack Grealish gave Man City fans a timely training update as the squad ramp up preparations for their FA Cup final clash.
Man City are set to face Crystal Palace on 17 May in what will be their third consecutive appearance in the competition’s final.
Grealish will be hoping to play a part at Wembley, though he hasn’t featured in any of the last four Premier League matches, remaining an unused substitute throughout.
The squad were handed a lift recently with Erling Haaland returning to action against Southampton, as City push for a seventh consecutive season with at least one major trophy.
Meanwhile, Palace will be eyeing their first-ever top-flight silverware, adding further intrigue to the occasion.
As for Grealish, he’s seen plenty of action in the FA Cup compared to other competitions this season, and has now shared a glimpse from training as a nod to the City supporters ahead of the fixture.
| Season statistics | Jack Grealish |
| Appearances | 31 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 5 |
Man City face Jack Grealish transfer decision amid Saudi interest
The 29-year-old shared a collage of images from training on his Instagram story ahead of the FA Cup final, captioned: “FA Cup final” with an emoji displaying the message “soon”.
He also posted a throwback photo from City’s 2023 FA Cup victory over Manchester United, further fuelling anticipation for this season’s showdown.
While Grealish will be hoping to play a part at Wembley, uncertainty continues to surround his long-term future at the Etihad.
Football Insider revealed that Grealish is expected to seek talks with manager Pep Guardiola this summer to gain clarity on his role at the club moving forward.
Transfer speculation has lingered for months, and reports suggest a move abroad could be on the cards.
Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are reportedly preparing to make a move for Grealish in the upcoming transfer window as they look to secure a marquee signing, with Al-Hilal failing in their pursuit of Mohamed Salah.
Man City eye move for Eberechi Eze after FA Cup final
With the final against Crystal Palace fast approaching, City could use the occasion to get a closer look at one of their reported transfer targets.
Football Insider revealed that Man City are weighing up a move for Eberechi Eze, especially if he delivers a standout performance at Wembley.
Eze’s current contract with Palace contains a £60 million release clause, which has attracted interest from City and other top Premier League clubs. It remains to be seen whether any will act on their interest after the final.