Kinnear confirms contact with Grealish amid Everton's interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Angus Kinnear, Everton’s chief executive officer, stated that the club has maintained contact with Jack Grealish, but acknowledged that he is currently a Manchester City player. Grealish, who sustained a foot injury last season while on loan at Everton, recently returned to City, where he made a substitute appearance in the Community Shield against Arsenal. Kinnear emphasized the importance of respecting Grealish's status at City and highlighted the player's dedication to his recovery and rehabilitation process.
- •Kinnear states they respect Grealish's current contract with Manchester City.
- •Grealish underwent rehabilitation with Everton last season after a serious injury.
- •He returned to City and played in the Community Shield against Arsenal.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — 'We've remained in contact' with Grealish - Kinnear
"Everton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear says they have "remained in contact" with Jack Grealish but need "to respect" that he is a Manchester City player at present. "Jack is a player we've remained in contact with," said Kinnear in an exclusive interview with BBC Radio Merseyside.
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