Jack Grealish is rumored to be considering a surprising move away from Man City, a transfer that could send ripples throughout the Premier League.

Jack Grealish has been encouraged to consider a surprising move away from Manchester City by a close friend. Grealish joined City from Aston Villa in a £100 million deal and, in his second season, played a crucial role in their treble-winning campaign, making 50 appearances as City claimed the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles.

However, his former Villa teammate Henri Lansbury has raised questions about how Grealish’s style fits under Pep Guardiola. Lansbury acknowledged, “Moving to City was incredible for Jack, and he deserves all his success. But now he’s in a team where opponents often sit deep and defend, which is a big change from his role at Villa, where he had more freedom to create.”

Lansbury, who came up through Arsenal’s youth ranks and later played for clubs like Nottingham Forest and Bristol City, hinted that Grealish might welcome a dramatic return to Villa in the future. He added, “I’m really happy for him—he’s a great person and a close friend. But playing under Guardiola is a different style. While he still gets goals and assists, I think he’d like to do more individually. As for returning to Villa, I believe it’s something he’d consider, but only when the timing is right.”

Since Grealish’s departure, Villa has invested wisely in players under manager Unai Emery, culminating in a remarkable season that saw them finish fourth and secure Champions League qualification. This season, Grealish has made 10 appearances for City, with speculation growing about a potential return to his former club.