Highly doubt we're doing it for desperation. Think maybe bringing in English players is our new policy, and would help Southgate as well. Just like at a time Guardiola's Spain side was almost known as Barca and Real, England being majority City would be a massive win for everyone involved.We can be sure if Grealish deal fails, we will have the resources to bring in another World Class midfielder.
Is it a coincidence that City are lining up English players?