Newcastle United prepare £67m deal for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, with a loan-to-buy agreement and mandatory purchase option, amid reports the player is set to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a loan-to-buy deal for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, with a mandatory £67m buy clause. The Magpies qualified for the Champions League on the final day of the season, boosting their summer transfer ambitions and making them a more attractive destination for top players.

According to reports, Grealish is set to leave Manchester City this summer, with Pep Guardiola and the club’s board agreeing that it’s time for him to move on.0

The England international is said to be in agreement with the decision, looking to focus on his future and find a new club after a difficult season.

The proposed deal between Newcastle and Manchester City is said to be advanced, with talks between the clubs ongoing.

The loan agreement would include a mandatory purchase option for £67m, although the deal has not yet been finalized. News is expected in the coming weeks, and if successful, Grealish could join Newcastle United ahead of the new season.