Overview
- Everton manager David Moyes said the club has not yet decided whether to convert Jack Grealish’s or Tyrique George’s loans into permanent deals and that the pair will be assessed over the summer.
- Grealish had surgery for a stress fracture in his foot and, unusually for a long-term loanee, Everton are continuing to manage his rehabilitation at their facilities.
- Pep Guardiola announced on Friday that he will leave Manchester City and reports linking Enzo Maresca to the job mean the club’s next coach is likely to be the decisive voice on Grealish’s future.
- Everton face a financial hurdle because the loan includes a £50m buy option, and club sources say they hope to negotiate a substantially lower fee while balancing overall budget limits.
- Support from fans and former players has increased pressure on Everton to keep Grealish, and the club is simultaneously close to finalising a new deal for left-back Vitalii Mykolenko as it shapes summer plans.