Jack Grealish is keen on a return to Everton despite making appearances for Manchester City at the beginning of the new season, according to reports.d
The England winger spent last season on loan at Everton and is said to be interested in rejoining the club, rather than considering alternative destinations.
Grealish has featured for City during the opening matches of the campaign, but his future at the club remains uncertain, with a move away from Manchester possible before the season concludes.
According to the BBC, Grealish’s preference would be to return to Everton, where he enjoyed a productive spell last season. The report suggests the 30-year-old is not especially interested in moving to other clubs, making a return to Goodison Park a potentially attractive option.
During his time at Everton, Grealish developed a strong understanding with Iliman Ndiaye. The pair formed an effective partnership, with their attacking qualities complementing each other during the winger’s loan spell.
However, that partnership could be broken up if Ndiaye moves in the opposite direction.
Manchester City are reportedly interested in Ndiaye and would be pleased to bring the creative midfielder to the Etihad Stadium. Such a move could see the two players swap clubs after their successful period together at Everton.
Ndiaye’s own future on Merseyside has also become uncertain. The Senegal international has reportedly rejected several offers from Everton to extend his contract, increasing speculation that he could leave the club.
That situation could have implications for both players.
For Grealish, a return to Everton would provide an opportunity to continue at a club where he already established a successful relationship with Ndiaye and where he spent the previous season.
For City, the possible arrival of Ndiaye could provide another creative option while Grealish’s position at the club remains unclear.
Grealish’s limited involvement in City’s opening games has added to the uncertainty surrounding his long-term prospects in Manchester. Although he has played some minutes, there is now speculation that he could spend the latter part of the campaign elsewhere.
Everton, meanwhile, could potentially welcome back a player who became an important part of their attacking play during his loan spell.
The situation involving Ndiaye could make any potential deal particularly significant. Everton risk losing one of their creative players, while City could gain a midfielder they reportedly value. At the same time, Grealish could return to a club where he already knows the surroundings and established a successful partnership with Ndiaye.
For now, Grealish remains a Manchester City player and has already featured in the opening matches of the season. But with his reported desire to return to Everton and uncertainty surrounding Ndiaye’s future, the two clubs could yet be involved in a significant exchange of attacking talent before the season ends.
