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Jack Grealish has been doing his own training sessions alone in Italy, where he was asked by fans about his Manchester City future and rumours linking him to Napoli
Jack Grealish left the door open for a reunion with Kevin De Bruyne at Napoli when speaking to fans in Italy.
The Manchester City winger has looked set for a transfer away from the Etihad Stadium for several weeks. He recently flew out to Italy for some individual training sessions, having agreed to train on his own when he reports back to the Etihad Campus for pre-season.
The past year has been challenging for the country's first-ever £100million player. He was limited to just seven Premier League starts and was notably absent from City's squad for their final match of last season against Fulham, while he also missed out on a place in the Club World Cup squad.
The former Aston Villa skipper has been linked with West Ham United and Newcastle United throughout the summer. Napoli, who signed De Bruyne on a free transfer, have surfaced as another possible suitor.
Speculation has intensified after Grealish interacted with fans while holidaying on the Amalfi Coast, where he is doing his own individual training regime. He has been seen practicing on football pitches in Ravello, a scenic location within Italy's Campania region.
Emanuele Falcone, a municipal councillor of Scala, revealed to Radio Marte that Grealish did not deny that a move to Napoli could be on the horizon when questioned by bystanders. Falcone said: "Grealish has booked our sports facility for the whole week, from Monday to Thursday.
"On Friday, he might pop over to Naples. He trained very seriously, like a true professional. Lots of fans stopped him for a photo and asked him if he really could come to Napoli?
"Him? Never a denial, just laughter and winks. In fact, he let slip a joke, 'You already have De Bruyne in Napoli.'"
De Bruyne moved to last season's Scudetto winners after City opted against offering him a new deal. Back in June, the Sun reported the Neapolitans are prepared to fork out £45m for Grealish.
The Englishman might consider the remarkable rise of Scott McTominay as part of his decision process. The Scot was in and out of the team at Manchester United, but after joining the Italian side as part of a £25.7m deadline day deal last year, he went on to be named as the Serie A MVP.
With an eye on the 2026 World Cup, Grealish will be eager for regular first-team action, especially after missing out on England's run to the Euro 2024 final. Guardiola hinted strongly last year that Grealish might need to move on to secure frequent playing time.
Following City's 2-0 victory over Fulham which concluded the campaign, Guardiola said: "Of course Jack has to play. He's an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days.
"It didn't happen this season and last season either. He needs to do it. With us or another place. It's a question for Jack, his agent and the club."
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