Jack Grealish has been linked with a return to Everton after spending last season on loan at the Merseyside club
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David Moyes has remained tight-lipped on the future of Jack Grealish despite increasing speculation linking the Manchester City winger with a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Grealish has reportedly chosen Everton as his favoured destination if City decide he is surplus to requirements before the closure of the transfer window.
Speaking at his weekly press conference ahead of Everton's trip to Bournemouth, Moyes said: "We are in the recruitment business and we are looking to see if we can bring some players in if possible.
"But there’s no guarantee and to name one person would be wrong. Jack’s not at our club. He was brilliant for us, a great boy, but not for us to talk about because he’s at another club."
Everton manager David Moyes remained tight-lipped on the possibility of Grealish returning (Peter Byrne/PA)open image in gallery
Everton manager David Moyes remained tight-lipped on the possibility of Grealish returning (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)
Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton, although his stay on Merseyside was cut short after he required surgery on a broken foot in February.
Prior to his injury, Grealish registered two goals and six assists in 20 Premier League appearances for the Toffees.
He is into the final year of his City contract and has been heavily linked with a move away before the transfer window closes, with Sunderland and Grealish’s boyhood club Aston Villa also reportedly showing interest in the winger.
Moyes also dismissed talk concerning the future of Illiman Ndiaye, who is reportedly a target for City, adding: "We’re certainly not in a hurry to sell our best players, that’s for sure."
James Garner could press for a starting place after coming through the midweek Carabao Cup victory over Preston, though Tim Iroegbunam remains sidelined.
Meanwhile, Moyes is keen to maintain the fine away form that saw Everton rank seventh on their travels during the 2025/26 campaign.
"We hope that we can follow it up and do as well as we did last year away from home," said Moyes. "We always travelled with a great away support and they got some really good days last year."
Everton have made a strong start to the season, beating Crystal Palace last weekend before seeing off Preston in the Carabao Cup.
Following Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth, Everton are due to host Manchester United next weekend.