Tottenham to ‘scramble for Jack Grealish signing’ as major James Maddison absence emerges
Tottenham must make a bold move for Man City’s Jack Grealish after receiving the devastating James Maddison update.
After a respectable transfer window thus far, the Lilywhites have endured a mixed week of incomings and outgoings.
Club captain Son Heung-Min has joined LAFC in a MLS record-breaking deal of £20million (Sky Sports) in a tearful parting after spending a decade with Spurs.
Ex-Fulham anchor Joao Palhinha has joined on a season-long loan, in an attempt to sure up the defensive-midfield position.
Concerningly, midfield wizard Maddison was forced off with what is thought to be a serious injury against Newcastle in pre-season.
Thomas Frank is sweating over his fitness and, with Dejan Kulusevski also out, the number 10 spot needs filling…perhaps by a certain Mr Grealish?
The City outcast has already been eyed by Spurs in the wake of the Morgan Gibbs-White debacle, as Mick Brown told Football Insider.
Maddison to miss ‘majority’ of next season in brutal blow for Tottenham
Sources have told BBC Sport (7 August), that the former Leicester attacking-midfielders is set to have surgery and will become a long-term absentee as he begins his recovery.
The England international suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and is expected to miss the “majority” of the upcoming campaign.
After just getting him back from a significant absence, this is another major setback in the 28-year-old’s career in north London.
Having been hampered with injuries for both seasons now, questions will be asked over his prospective future due to his injury-proneness.
However, the ex-Fox’s diagnosis could turn the tides in favour of Man City’s Grealish as he looks for more game time away from the Etihad.
Daniel Levy must look to bring in Grealish
With the number 10 role depleted at Tottenham, chairman Daniel Levy must consider the option of fortifying the position by bringing in City’s wide man.
The former Villain has been heavily tipped to complete a loan to Everton under David Moyes, but this new development regarding Maddison may propel the 29-year-old in the Lilywhites’ direction.
The north London side are desperate for a creative hub in the middle of the park and this could push Levy to fork out the sum required to pay Grealish’s wages on-loan.
| Jack Grealish 2024-25 Premier League | |
| Appearances (starts) | 20 (7) |
| Minutes played | 735 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
Considering both Maddison and Kulusevski are undeniably talented, acquiring the Villa academy graduate would be a shrewd bit of business to plug the gaps in the squad.
Without a shadow of doubt, the England international remains one of the best creators and carriers of the ball in the league.
Plus, moving away from Manchester will give Grealish the chance to show Pep Guardiola what he is missing, as the Englishman also pushes to get into Thomas Tuchel’s thinking for the World Cup.
A highly motivated, driven and ideal temporary solution to Spurs’ injury crisis? Frank will be banging on Levy’s door but get the deal done for the attacker before the season begins.