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# Jack Grealish's to be denied dream move after career revival at Everton

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 26 Jul
- **Club:** Everton
- **Original URL:** https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-everton-villa-transfer-34350898

Garnacho has agreed a loan move to Villa from Chelsea with an obligation to buy. The deal was struck after Chelsea's record £117million signing of Morgan Rogers. While these deals are positive for both clubs, they could prove deeply damaging for Grealish's future prospects.

The England star joined City for £100m in 2021, agreeing a six-year deal. Grealish has claimed three Premier League titles and the Champions League.

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However, his playing time dropped significantly and he went in search of a new club after finding himself surplus to requirements under Pep Guardiola. Grealish joined Everton for the 2025/26 campaign and rediscovered form, registering six assists in 22 appearances.

A stress fracture in his foot halted his momentum and put his career on pause. The 30-year-old now faces a pivotal decision: carve out a future under Enzo Maresca or seek a fresh challenge elsewhere.

A Villa homecoming would have represented the ultimate dream for the lifelong supporter, who joined the club at the age of six and went on to become one of their modern-day icons. Grealish turned out 213 times in claret and blue, contributing 75 goals and assists while captaining the club back to the Premier League in 2019.

However, this potential transfer has grown more complicated following Garnacho's arrival in Birmingham. The 22-year-old will offer cover in Grealish's position while also having youth and pace on his side.

Everton may see a shining opportunity to bring the winger back if he feels his path back to Villa is now cut off. Moyes would certainly welcome Grealish back with open arms after singing his praises earlier this year.

He said: "Jack is here and we love having him around. He's great company. If you look at the contribution in the 15-20 games he played, he was great and he gave the crowd a lift, and he certainly played a big part in where we're sitting right now."