Shop window or new chance - what next for Grealish?

What the report says

Jack Grealish’s brief return to Manchester City’s team has reopened questions about whether he still has a future at the club or is heading for another move. BBC Sport reported that the 30-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Everton, came off the bench at half-time in City’s 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal in Cardiff, his first appearance for City since May 2025. New manager Enzo Maresca said Grealish had been “good” and indicated that players who earn it can get minutes, while noting the transfer window remains open.

The article says Grealish’s City career looked close to over after he was left out of pre-season plans and did not travel for the summer tour to Asia, though he said he had been recovering from injury. His role at City has declined sharply since helping the club win the Treble in 2022-23, and he was later omitted from the Club World Cup squad. BBC Sport noted that he made only seven Premier League starts in 2024-25 before his Everton loan.

At Everton, Grealish began strongly and won a Premier League player of the month award, but a foot injury ended his season early. BBC Sport reported that Everton did not make the move permanent, partly because of the fee involved. The piece suggests City may now be open to lower-priced or loan offers, with a return to Everton, a possible Aston Villa reunion, or interest from overseas clubs among the options discussed. For now, Grealish remains a City player, but his next step appears likely to be decided before the window closes.