Where Everton move for Jack Grealish stands as late-window options emerge at Man City

Everton are leaving it late to re-sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City.

There has been plenty of talk about the Toffees wanting the England international back at the club, but they haven't made a move for him so far.

With the 1 September transfer deadline right around the corner, the Blues will need to pull off a deal for the 30-year-old winger quickly.

David Moyes would certainly love to have Grealish back at Hill Dickinson Stadium, but The Friedkin Group need to get a move on.

The forward's season in L3 was cut short after he picked up an injury in January, but Enzo Maresca was able to rely on him in Man City's comeback win against Bournemouth.

It looks like the Englishman may still have a role to play at the Etihad Stadium in the 2026-27 campaign despite links to a move back to Merseyside.

What Man City are now willing to do with Everton target Jack Grealish

Grealish cherished his time at Everton under Moyes and he would surely be open to being part of the squad once again.

However, the Toffees are yet to make an approach to get a deal over the line with Man City for the attacker.

According to BBC Sport on 25 August, sources at the Citizens suggest no concrete offers have arrived for the England international so far.

Man City have left all options open regarding Grealish's future, whether that be staying at the Etihad Stadium, going out on another loan move or leaving permanently.

If the forward were to leave Maresca's team, the most viable option seems to be a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

What David Moyes' attack could look like after transfer window

Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry and Tyrique George formed the front three as Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at home in their first game of the season.

All three attackers put in eye-catching displays, with the former Chelsea winger's directness a valuable asset.

George was essentially a replacement for Grealish after signing for the Toffees on loan in the winter transfer window.

The 20-year-old may have to be an understudy to the Man City forward if the Blues reach an agreement for his transfer.

Speaking about Grealish, Pep Guardiola once said, "I think he's the perfect player to play between the lines," and Moyes witnessed that last season.

The England international and Ndiaye missed having a lethal striker up front to convert their chances in the previous campaign, but it looks like Barry is determined to turn things around in Merseyside.