Everton’s decision to sign Jack Grealish on loan was certainly a risk for the Friedkins, but it is one that has paid off already through his impressive return to form.
David Moyes will have been keen to see some top quality players brought in over the summer and signing Grealish was one that will have shocked many around the league.
The Friedkins wanted a statement signing for Everton as they prepared to move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It has been a strong start to life on Merseyside for the 30-year-old, but the pressure is going to be ramped up a notch next month when Iliman Ndiaye departs for the Africa Cup of Nations.
On Monday evening, Thomas Tuchel was spotted talking privately to Grealish in the tunnel at Old Trafford.
The season is flying by already and David Ornstein has now shared an update on Grealish’s contract at Everton ahead of the summer.
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Whether Manchester City have a Jack Grealish recall option from Everton
Manchester City youngster Nico O’Reilly has waxed lyrical about Grealish having played with him during his early years at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s side are looking in need of something extra if they are going to turnaround Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table.
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According to David Ornstein and Patrick Boyland for The Athletic, City do not hold a recall clause in Grealish’s contract for the upcoming January market.
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When Grealish returns to City in the summer, he will have just one year remaining on his deal, which will leave the club with a decision to make on his future.
With a £50m option to buy believed to be included in the loan deal at Everton, it has been described as ‘unlikely’ that Grealish’s move will be made permanent without fresh negotiations taking place.
Everton have recouped around £15m of their Grealish fee in the early months of his move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The 30-year-old offers the Toffees a lot of commercial value, but he has also offered Moyes a lot on the pitch with five goal contributions to his name.
Grealish needs a big second half to the season at Everton
It has been a solid start to the 2025/26 campaign for Grealish, but Everton will need to see more in the remaining months.
James Garner has been so impressed with Grealish having seen the winger in training on a daily basis.
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However, he has now returned just one goal contribution since August.
The money involved in potentially signing Grealish permanently will be significant next year for a player who will be about to turn 31.
Pep Guardiola has been pleased to see Grealish’s return to form, but the winger is going to need to provide more in front of goal when Ndiaye leaves in the coming weeks for AFCON.
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