Soon-to-be-appointed Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca is expected to end Everton’s hopes of re-signing Jack Grealish.
Over the weekend, Grealish returned to Man City for their celebratory farewell to manager Pep Guardiola.
Everton remain keen to sign Grealish over the summer, following his loan stint on Merseyside this season.
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However, it seems as if Maresca has other plans, with the 30-year-old potentially in line for a second chance at the Etihad Stadium.
Enzo Maresca makes Jack Grealish decision that’ll break Everton hearts
Although Everton have opened talks with Man City over Grealish, the managerial update could change everything.
Under Guardiola, Grealish’s time in Manchester appeared to be over, with the Spaniard giving his Everton loan the green light.
A report from The Mirror has now claimed Maresca is expected to hand Grealish one final opportunity at City.
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Talks between the incoming City manager and Grealish are expected to take place over the coming weeks, ahead of the new season starting.
This could mark a major blow in Everton’s summer plans, with Grealish expected by many to simply return to Merseyside for the 2026/27 campaign.
Grealish has expressed his desire to stay at Everton, but the opportunity of a fresh start at City playing Champions League football could be too good to turn down.
A massive decision will have to be made by City and Maresca given Grealish is now set to enter the final year of his deal with the club.
Grealish provided Everton with two goals and six assists in the Premier League, which was sorely missed when he was forced to undergo surgery in January.
As for Everton, a nervous wait lies ahead as a decision over the winger’s future needs to be made.
However, this could be a blessing in disguise for the Toffees, given Everton have Jamie Leweling on their radar.
Missing out on Grealish could force Everton into targeting a player who could potentially offer them more over the long-term.
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