Gabby Agbonlahor urges England international to make ‘no-brainer’ move to Tottenham
Gabby Agbonlahor has urged Jack Grealish to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer and has explained why the Man City star may be the perfect fit for the number ten role at N17, even though he has not played there much recently.
Reports indicate that Tottenham launched an enquiry for Jack Grealish immediately after James Maddison suffered a serious injury against Newcastle a week ago.
This is not the first time the Lilywhites have shown an interest in the Man City star, with Spurs also holding extensive talks with Grealish’s representatives about a move in January.
According to several sources, Grealish is open to a move to Tottenham this summer after Pep Guardiola made it clear to the 29-year-old that he is surplus to requirements.
Gabby Agbonlahor reveals why Jack Grealish may be perfect Tottenham
Not all Spurs fans are convinced that signing Grealish would be the right move, partly because the England international has played almost exclusively as a winger at the Etihad Stadium.
However, Agbonlahor explained that his former teammate was a number ten when he came through the ranks at Aston Villa and pointed out that he has delivered some of his best performances centrally.
The pundit told talkSPORT about Grealish: “When he came through the academy at Villa and into the first team, he wasn’t off the left. He came through as a number 10 – go and play where you like, go and get on the ball. So comfortable with his back to goal, first touch, awareness around him – that number 10’s built for him.
“Obviously, his time with Dean Smith – off the left, especially in the Premier League when Barkley came in and maybe played in that central role – then Man City’s played him off the left and England as well. But one of the last games he played for his country was against Ireland away – Lee Carsley played him in that number 10 position.
“He was probably the best player on the pitch. He was twisting defenders up, he was running the length of the pitch with the ball, creating chances. Got a goal in that game – I’m sure he did as well.”
Agbonlahor tells Grealish to choose Spurs
Some reports had indicated previously that Napoli were the frontrunners to land Grealish this summer, with Antonio Conte keen on taking the player to the Serie A.
However, Agbonlahor believes that Tottenham Hotspur would be the right next step for the Man City star, backing him to thrive at N17.
The former Aston Villa striker added: “I would go to Spurs (if I were Grealish). I think staying in the Premier League, even though I do like players who try different leagues.
“But a team like Spurs that’s going to be playing Champions League football, it’s a no-brainer to stay in the Premier League. Thomas Frank as well – I’m sure he’d love to have a player like Jack Grealish, the quality that he’s got.”
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