Jack Grealish to Spurs has been yet another dreadfully slow burn.
Confession time before we go any further on THFC’s attempted swoop last time round for the boy: My annoynace with Spurs that such a comparative ‘tiddler’ of a deal with a club that – at the time – was just weeks away from a winding up order was wide of the mark.
My default setting – that Levy is useless – may be evidence based, but I was wrong in that occasion.
A source close to Tottenham tells the Harry Hotspur blog that it was Grealish’s determination to stay and fight for Aston Villa that killed the move. Indeed, it was only the media that kept plodding on and on with the ‘will he won’t he?’ nonsense, weeks after the decision had been made.
Jack’s loyalty to the cause ought not be taken lightly. Grealish has been on the West Midlands club’s books since he was 6 years old. This season he was instrumental in keeping Tammy Abraham at the club.
This may come as a shock to some Levyologists in the audience, but Spurs don’t have some mystical first refusal deal on the go. The Harry Hotspur blog understands that Spurs aren’t expecting plain sailing if the lad comes up for grabs.
In less than one more week, history will repeat itself – a little.
Villa’s fate will be decided on Monday 27th May at 3:00pm, as Derby play the Villans in the Championship final.
If Villa win and regain Premier League status, then Grealish will stay. Lose, and Spurs will face stiff competition to secure the 23 year old’s signature at auction.
Is Grealish good enough to play for Spurs?
Welcome to the Levy Paradox. Despite being Champions League finalists, it’s difficult to make a case against us being too proud to declne anyone – within reason…
