Jack Grealish's future at Manchester City remains uncertain before deadline
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Jack Grealish is back with Manchester City as he enters the final year of his contract. Recently, he played in the Community Shield loss to Arsenal and featured in the Premier League opener against Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola had loaned Grealish to Everton last season, and despite showing promise, his future is unclear. No firm offers have emerged for Grealish, with potential scenarios including another loan or a permanent transfer before the transfer deadline of September 1. City's new coach Enzo Maresca indicated he would work with Grealish for the time being.
- •Grealish is in the last year of a £300,000-a-week contract.
- •He played in the Community Shield and Premier League opener.
- •His loan to Everton last season saw him contribute two goals and six assists.
- •No concrete offers for Grealish have been reported this summer.
- •Transfer deadline is on September 1.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Everton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City
- 10:13 AMBBC Sport — Everton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jack Grealish wants to join Everton if he leaves Manchester City despite loan offer from Aston Villa
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — All options open with Grealish
"Jack Grealish is back in the fold at Manchester City... for now. The 30-year-old is into the final year of his reported £300,000-a-week contract at Etihad Stadium and was discarded by Pep Guardiola in the Spaniard's final season in charge, being allowed to join Everton on a season-long loan deal. Grealish came on during the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and played the final eight minutes of City's late comeback win over Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League opener.
"Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish has reportedly decided that he wants to join Everton ahead of Aston Villa if he leaves the Etihad Stadium club this summer. The Englishman spent last season on l...
"Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:20 AMEverton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City
Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 10:13 AMEverton Grealish's preference if he leaves Man City
Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:20 AMJack Grealish wants to join Everton if he leaves Manchester City despite loan offer from Aston Villa
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish has reportedly decided that he wants to join Everton ahead of Aston Villa if he leaves the Etihad Stadium club this summer. The Englishman spent last season on l...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 8:15 AMAll options open with Grealish
Jack Grealish is back in the fold at Manchester City... for now. The 30-year-old is into the final year of his reported £300,000-a-week contract at Etihad Stadium and was discarded by Pep Guardiola in the Spaniard's final season in charge, being allowed to join Everton on a season-long loan deal. Grealish came on during the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and played the final eight minutes of City's late comeback win over Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League opener.
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