Overview
- Manchester City did not include Jack Grealish in their 28‑man Asia pre‑season squad, and the omission prompted widespread reports that he had been left out of the manager’s plans.
- Grealish replied directly to coverage on social media to say he is still recovering from a season‑ending foot injury and is not yet training, rejecting claims he was deliberately frozen out.
- Everton are working to re-sign Grealish after his loan last season, but the clubs have not reached an agreement and Everton chose not to trigger the previously reported £50m buy option.
- Manchester City prefer a permanent sale as Grealish enters the final year of his contract, while Al Hilal and other Saudi clubs have shown reported interest that could affect price and timing.
- New City manager Enzo Maresca has kept the door open to Grealish but medical clearance will determine his availability and that fitness uncertainty is the main obstacle to any deal or a return to full training.