Merson tips Man City to sell ‘struggling’ Grealish with the ex-Villa star told to pass too much

Paul Merson thinks Jack Grealish is “struggling” at Man City with the former Aston Villa star now told to “pass the ball” too much.

The England international swapped Aston Villa for the Citizens last summer for £100m as Pep Guardiola looked to improve his squad ahead of a Premier League title defence.

Man City are having a great season in the Premier League and currently lead second-placed Liverpool by a point going into the final four fixtures of the season – but Grealish has so far failed to live up to expectations.

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In his final season for Villa, Grealish contributed six goals and ten assists in 26 Premier League appearances but for Man City he has two goals and two assists in 23 matches.

And Merson thinks City “might sell him” this summer with the 26-year-old “finding it difficult at the moment”.

Merson said in his Sky Sports column: “I had a feeling it would be like this – I didn’t get the move to Man City. He’s a top player, I’m a big fan of Jack. I didn’t see it working really though. From the age of six he’s been taught to get the ball, dribble with it and beat everybody. From the age of six.

“Then he comes through the ranks, gets into the Villa team and keeps doing that, and then goes to