Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Grealish open to Everton return if he leaves City
Jack Grealish would prefer a move back to Everton if he departs Manchester City before the deadline.
J. Grealish
player
Player
Jack Grealish
Position
Winger
Current club
Manchester City
Linked club
Everton
What happened. Sources say Grealish's preference is a return to Everton if he leaves Man City, but no concrete offers have been made.
- Grealish has made two sub appearances this season.
- Everton CEO says they've remained in contact with the player.
- City interested in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, valued at £70m.
“Jack is here. Until the day he is, it my duty to try and help him to give us the best.”
— Enzo Maresca
Transfer window closes Tuesday; Grealish's future could hinge on Ndiaye negotiations.
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