Jack Grealish in pre-match training with David Moyes on sideline left inset
Jack Grealish in pre-match training with David Moyes on sideline left inset
Jack Grealish's chances of earning a permanent move to Everton are virtually non-existent after his recent off-field antics, sources have told Football Insider.
Grealish has been absent from the Everton squad since 17 October due to a breach of club discipline.
His issues away from the football pitch have been well-documented throughout his career and do not seem to have gone away despite the winger turning 31 years old in September.
He looked to have turned a corner after finding form and settling down at Everton, but has now been missing for their last four matches in league and cup.
Everton were keen to sign him permanently next summer, but as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, they are now reconsidering such a move.
Grealish is out of contract at Man City next summer and so looks set to become a free agent once his Toffees loan spell ends.
Jack Grealish's permanent Everton switch is now unlikely
He may not even get to next summer on Merseyside, after sources revealed to Football Insider that Everton could terminate Grealish's loan deal in January.
He impressed last season but is yet to contribute to a goal in six Toffees appearances in 2026-27, and it remains to be seen if he is reintegrated to their squad anytime soon.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "It definitely puts big question marks over the possibility of him winning a permanent move to Everton.
"He did great last season then he picked up that injury. Maybe it's not worked out as he would have liked so far in his second loan spell at Everton in terms of on the pitch.
"Then it’s not a great look when you’re left out of the squad for disciplinary reasons and everything else, those off-pitch issues."
What has David Moyes said about Grealish's situation?
Moyes will be feeling betrayed by his winger after showing real faith in him on and off the pitch over the last 15 months.
When asked if there was a way back for him at the club after Everton's recent win at Newcastle, Moyes said: "Of course there is."
He then addressed the issue before Friday's clash against Coventry, saying: "Jack is not available. I wouldn't give you the plan but we will be working with Jack again soon. We just need to wait and see how things go."