JACK GREALISH’S future is in limbo with clubs scared off by his £300,000-a-week wages.
Everton,NewcastleandNapoliall showed tentative interest in the £100millionManchesterCity winger, while he has also been linked withBayern Munich.
But nothing has materialised for the 29-year-oldEnglandace, who is under contract on £15m a year at City until 2027.
Grealish wanted to keep his options open as the new campaign drew to a close.
And he’s is ready to play the waiting game for as long as possible.
The ex-Aston Villa attacker realises his time at City is over after falling foul of boss Pep Guardiola and has been putting in the hard yards during a holiday inIbiza.
He looks in fine fettle as he prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Grealish’s stock has fallen to such an extent that he was not included in City’s squad for the Club World Cup in the US.
His motivation is to reach the World Cupnextsummer.
But the megabucks contract he signed after joining from Villa four years ago is hindering his chances of returning to Prem action.
Englandboss Thomas Tuchel has told the playmaker he can still be part of his plans but needs regular minutes.
Grealish’s pain at City is Jeremy Doku’s gain and the Belgian winger says faith is the main reason behind his explosive form at the CWC.
Doku, 23, reckons having the trust of Guardiola has helped to set him free and also credits his strong Christian beliefs for giving him the right mindset to perform at his best.
Doku has been inconsistent during his two years at the Etihad since making the £55.5m move from Rennes.
However, he has caught the eye during City’s three-game winning streak in the US, scoring in the 5-2 rout ofJuventuson Thursday.
Doku is confident there is more to come. He said: “I feel free and I’m enjoying myfootball. I can still improve certain aspects.
“But when I play free and with the right mind, with the trust of the coach, you see a better version of me — and you are seeing a glimpse of it.
“It’s more to do with my faith — I just give all the glory to Jesus Christ.”;
While Doku has impressed on the left, there have also been promising signs from BrazilianSavinhoon the other flank.
And Doku says the pair of them are ready to do some damage.
He said: “Last season we played together but now we are adding more goals and assists to our account.
“That’s what wingers are supposed to do. At this tournament we are doing it, so that’s good.”;
Doku now has a recognised senior left-back behind him in new signingRayan Ait-Nouri— and the early signs are he will benefit from it.
TheBelgiumace is enjoying his link-up with ex-Wolves defender Ait-Nouri, saying: “Honestly, it’s a good connection. I’m loving playing with him.”;
City have rattled in 13 goals in their first three matches at theClub World Cup, winning the lot to set up a last-16 tie with Al-Hilal in the early hours of Tuesday.
It has led some to declare that Guardiola’s men are back after they failed to win any silverware last season.
But Doku said: “We just look game by game. It was a good game againstJuventusand we looked more like how we were before.”;
