Tottenham Eye Jack Grealish After James Maddison Injury

Tottenham have made an immediate enquiry for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish following James Maddison’s knee injury in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Maddison, stretchered off and seen on crutches, may face a lengthy absence. With Napoli no longer leading the race, Spurs could pursue Grealish, who had 3 goals and 5 assists in 32 games last season.

For the second time in under a year, Tottenham Hotspur have been rocked by a major injury to James Maddison, who suffered a serious-looking knee problem during a 1-1 friendly draw with Newcastle United in South Korea. The 28-year-old midfielder collapsed without contact late in the match and was seen leaving the stadium on crutches. Manager Thomas Frank confirmed the injury affects the same knee Maddison hurt late last season, raising fears of a lengthy absence.

With Dejan Kulusevski also sidelined, Spurs have limited attacking midfield options, prompting them to make an immediate transfer enquiry for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish. The 29-year-old, once Britain’s most expensive player at £100 million, has just two years left on his City contract. He struggled for game time last season, registering three goals and five assists in 32 appearances, with only seven Premier League starts.

Napoli were initially favourites to sign Grealish, but Spurs have now overtaken them in the race. Known for his progressive carries (7.71 per game) and 87.7% pass completion, Grealish could offer creativity in Maddison’s absence. Spurs are weighing both loan and permanent options as they explore deals for Grealish and potentially Mohammed Kudus, aiming to maintain midfield depth amid a growing injury crisis.