Grealish transfer latest: Bundesliga club 'emerges' as surprise contender for Man City attacker

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly emerged as a surprise contender in the race to sign Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish. 

The 29-year-old is set to leave Man City this summer after falling down the pecking order in the 2024-25 campaign.

Grealish featured in just 16 lineups in his 32 competitive appearances, including just seven starts in 20 Premier League matches.

The winger will be left out of Pep Guardiola's squad for the Club World Cup, with the club and player both seemingly keen to find a swift resolution.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are among those who have been mooted as potential destinations for the Man City man.

Leverkusen eyeing Grealish swoop

A recent report also claimed that Everton have entered the race for Grealish's services, as they continue to keep tabs on the player's situation at the Etihad Stadium. 

While Grealish has plenty of Premier League interest, he could also be given the chance to move overseas by a new surprise contender.

According to The Sun, Leverkusen are weighing up a move after identifying Grealish as a potential replacement for Florian Wirtz. 

New Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a 'huge admirer' of Grealish and believes he could be the ideal player to succeed Wirtz as the BayArena.

The report claims that Grealish is open to the idea of playing his club football overseas for the first time in his career. 

Could Liverpool hold key to Grealish's future?

Leverkusen will surely wait until they finalise Wirtz's departure before they focus their efforts on signing his replacement.

Liverpool are the clear front runners to sign the Germany international, and there is hope that the two clubs can reach an agreement and finalise the deal in the near future.  

The funds from Wirtz's imminent sale would likely put Leverkusen in a position to meet Man City's £40m asking price for Grealish.

The German club would also be able to offer the attacker the chance to play regular football as he looks to force his way back into the England set-up.