Manchester City and England star Jack Grealish could become the latest high-profile player to leave the Premier League for Italian football.
Reports indicate that Serie A leaders Napoli are closely monitoring the situation of the English winger, whose future at Manchester City appears increasingly uncertain.
Napoli`s coach, Antonio Conte, is believed to be a strong admirer of the talented player. Grealish has experienced limited opportunities for City throughout the current season, and it remains unclear if manager Pep Guardiola includes him in his plans for a significant squad overhaul this summer.
Conte, who witnessed Grealish`s abilities firsthand during his coaching spells in England, reportedly sees the former Aston Villa playmaker as a potential statement signing for the Naples-based club. He views Grealish as a player who could help Napoli elevate their performance and become more competitive in the Champions League next season.
Sources close to Grealish suggest that the player is open to the possibility of departing Manchester City. He reportedly believes that a transfer could be a crucial step towards revitalizing his career and improving his chances within the England national team setup.
Furthermore, a move to a club outside England is understood to be Grealish`s preferred option, rather than joining another Premier League rival.
While clubs like Tottenham and his former side Aston Villa have previously been linked with Grealish, Manchester City is reportedly reluctant to sell a player of his capability, especially one who can be unplayable when in top form, to a direct domestic competitor.
However, Napoli may not be the only club vying for Grealish`s signature. German club Borussia Dortmund and Serie A rivals AC Milan are also reported to be interested parties.
Grealish was recently spotted in Dortmund, a trip he reportedly made with family and friends on a private jet to attend a Rod Stewart concert, costing an estimated £100,000.
Clubs in Major League Soccer (MLS) in America and the Saudi Pro League are also keeping tabs on Grealish. Despite this, the player himself is understood to be confident in his ability to continue playing at the highest level in European football and reclaim a regular starting position for England.
Should Grealish complete a move to Napoli, he would follow in the footsteps of other former Premier League players like Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour, who have reportedly become very popular figures among Napoli fans under Antonio Conte.
