Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has seen a proposed move away from the club to Napoli hit a stumbling block due to his wage demands.

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• Grealish expected to move this summer
• Left out of Club World Cup squad
• Has been targeted by Napoli

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Serie A champions have been linked with a move for Grealish this summer as Antonio Conte's side aim to build on their title success. However, the move has hit a stumbling block as Napoli consider whether a deal can actually be done, according to . The Italian club will not match Grealish’s £300,000-a-week wages, meaning City would have to fund possibly as much as 50 per cent of his salary for a deal to be done.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  City are said to be "optimistic" they can sell Grealish this summer but an initial loan may be a more realistic option. The 29-year-old is eager to play regularly in the 2025-26 season as he tries to convince England manager Thomas Tuchel he deserves a place in his squad for World Cup 2026. Tuchel has already suggested Grealish needs to move this summer after a frustrating campaign last time out.

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  Napoli are not the only club believed to be interested in Grealish. Aston Villa, Newcastle, Milan and Everton have also been linked with the City man this summer.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GREALISH?

  Grealish has looked in great shape when posting an update on holiday after being left out of Manchester City's Club World Cup squad. His next move is uncertain but a departure from City in the coming weeks certainly appears to be on the cards.

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