Manchester City will reportedly entertain bids to seal a permanent exit for 29-year-old English international Jack Grealish next summer.
According to a report by Football Insider, Jack Grealish has no future at Manchester City, even if he enjoys an excellent 2025/26 campaign on loan with Everton. The Citizens are ready to seal a permanent exit next summer, with Everton keen on keeping the English international at the Hill Dickinson Stadium beyond the ongoing season.
Jack Grealish and the start of a redemption arc?
Jack Grealish could not have asked for a better start to life as an Everton player. The Englishman was at the lowest ebb of his career after a few underwhelming campaigns with Manchester City. The Citizens broke the bank to sign the former Aston Villa captain from the West Midlands club in August 2021.
However, Grealish endured a topsy-turvy ride in his first four seasons with Manchester City, and his stock steadily plummeted in the last 12 months. While the 29-year-old showed flashes of brilliance from time to time, he lacked the creative freedom to express himself. So, it was hardly surprising that the Citizens wanted to part ways with him in the summer transfer window.
That happened when Everton sealed a season-long loan deal for the English international earlier this month. Grealish has been hot off the gates at Everton, providing four assists in only 197 minutes of game time across three Premier League outings thus far for the Merseyside outfit. Meanwhile, the experienced attacker’s early exploits may lead to a permanent move next summer.
Will Grealish extend his Everton stay?
Recent reports have claimed that Everton may pursue a permanent move for Jack Grealish next summer. The interest in a more concrete deal is understandable, considering the Manchester City loanee has taken to David Moyes’s system like a fish to water. With the former Aston Villa attacker showing glimpses of what he can do with his match-winning performances thus far, an extended stay will not be surprising.
As for Grealish, the 29-year-old Englishman has joined a club where he will be an undisputed first-choice starter. He will hope that helps his bid to book a spot in his national squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the player has no future at Manchester City, with the Citizens ready to cash in on him next summer.
Recent reports have suggested that Grealish is open to a permanent move to Everton and that he may be ready to take a pay cut to facilitate a deal. So, it will be interesting to see if the English international remains at the Merseyside club beyond the 2025/26 season.