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Scott Mason

Fri 13 March 2026 15:39, UK

Everton loanee Jack Grealish has reacted to the news of Reece James signing a new long-term contract at Chelsea.

James, who is an academy graduate of the London club, is set to stay until at least 2032 due to his latest agreement with Chelsea.

The English fullback will also be looking to take his place on the England World Cup plane in the summer, with Grealish now unlikely to join him.

The winger is one of Everton’s current injuries, and Grealish looks set to be out for the rest of the season.

Nonetheless, that has not let him down, as he has given his support to the Chelsea defender as he continues his rehabilitation.

Jack Grealish reacts to Reece James’ new Chelsea contract

Grealish knows James quite well from their time in the England set-up, as the pair have played seven games together for the Three Lions.

So it comes as no surprise that the Everton loanee was one of the quickest to react to the news of James’ contract.

As James issued a message to Chelsea fans, Grealish gave him his support by dropping a like on his Instagram post.

Grealish himself will be looking to strike a new deal in the summer. Whether that is at Hill Dickinson or elsewhere remains to be seen.

The 30-year-old is out of favour at Manchester City, and following his loan move, it seems unlikely he will be reintegrated back into Pep Guardiola’s setup.

A lot has happened since Grealish’s injury but Everton are unlikely to trigger the £50million option in the Englishman’s loan deal.

So if they wish to keep him around, they will need to reach a compromise with the Manchester club.

David Moyes must push for Everton to keep Seamus Coleman

Coleman’s contract at Everton is expiring this season, and similarly to Chelsea, the Toffees must extend their captain’s deal.

While the Irishman is not getting any younger at the age of 37, he still has plenty to provide the dressing room.

His experience, leadership and understanding of the club are all traits that could be undervalued when deciding on offering him an extension.

However, that could also depend on Coleman’s own wishes. The right-back may look to retire this season on a high, potentially with his country at this summer’s World Cup.

The Republic of Ireland still has a chance at qualification with the play-off games taking place at the end of March.