Overview
- Reports in early June say Grealish remains keen to join Everton permanently after a 2025–26 loan that aimed to revive his form.
- Incoming City manager Enzo Maresca has told staff he will meet Grealish and is prepared to offer him a route back into the squad.
- Grealish’s priority is guaranteed first‑team minutes because a lengthy recent injury reduced his game time at Everton.
- Everton want to keep him but face a reported £50 million purchase option in the loan deal and must find a way to cover his high wages.
- Maesca’s wider squad review at City could reshape transfer plans and leave Grealish’s destination unresolved as the summer window opens.