Jack Grelish s complex situation: Want to leave Manchester City, but a weekly salary of up to £300,000 is a major obstacle

Jack Gallish is at the intersection of his career between Manchester City. Although he has contributed to winning various trophies, his role has become smaller and smaller under the guidance of Pep Guardiola. Therefore, the choice to leave is also reasonable. The

2024/2025 season has become a true portrayal of his contribution. The 29-year-old has only started seven games in the Premier League throughout the season.

The city is allegedly considering lending Grelish to Everton. The Merseyside club expressed interest, but it was not easy to achieve the transfer.

is not because the player's ability is questionable, but because of Grelish's high salary, while Everton's financial situation is still limited.

Since joining Manchester City from Aston Villa in 2021 for £100 million, Grellish has presented three Premier League championship trophys, one Champions League trophy and three other major trophys for Manchester City.

Everton is interested, but is subject to salary.

Everton reportedly showed a strong interest in loaning Grelish for the 2025/2026 season. After reappointing David Moyes as coach and successfully avoiding relegation, the club is now working to strengthen the forward line by bringing in creative players.

According to media reports, negotiations between Everton and Manchester City have begun, although known as "complex" negotiations.

The main obstacle is Grelish's high salary, up to £300,000 per week. This figure is far beyond Everton's financial capabilities.

In order to achieve this transfer, Grelish may have to accept a significant salary cut. However, considering that his contract with Manchester City is two years away, the decision has not been confirmed to be made by the player himself.

Grelish's future is still unclear

The minimum game time against Manchester City also affected his performance at the international level. Grelish failed to make the roster of England for the 2024 European Cup and lost his position under the guidance of Gareth Southampton.

In fact, Guardiola’s failure to include his name in Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad conveys a strong signal that his position in the main team is increasingly marginalized.

Although he still signed a contract with Etihad until 2027, the opportunity to leave Etihad seems to be starting to emerge. In addition to Everton, some overseas clubs, including those in Italy, have also been reported to be interested. However, the player's high salary became a huge obstacle in the transfer process.