Jack Grealish Wants Out Of Man City — And The Club He's Desperate To Join Will SHOCK You 💙

Stop everything, because the transfer window just got MESSY. Jack Grealish wants out of Manchester City — and he's got his heart set on going back to Everton. Yes, really. 💙

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Jack Grealish's preference is to return to Everton if he leaves Man City before Tuesday's deadline, according to BBC Sport
City boss Enzo Maresca is "open" to letting the 30-year-old leave — he's only made two sub appearances this season
Plot twist: Man City are interested in Everton's Iliman Ndiaye, who has rejected multiple contract offers — and the Toffees would want £70m for him
Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton, scoring twice and providing six assists before a foot injury ended his campaign in January

Wait, He Fell In Love With Everton?

Okay, so here's where it gets emotional. Grealish spent last season with the Toffees on loan and apparently fell HARD for the club.

BBC Sport reports that Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear confirmed they've "remained in contact" with the player — and that Grealish chose to do his rehab at Everton after his injury "when he didn't have to do that."

Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside: "I think he is a player who has fallen in love with the right shade of blue."

The RIGHT shade of blue. We are NOT okay. 😭

But Wait — There's A Swap Deal Brewing

Here's where it gets absolutely WILD.

While Grealish is pining for Goodison Park, BBC Sport reveals that Man City are holding an interest in Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye — the 26-year-old Senegal international who has turned down multiple contract extensions because he reportedly wants Champions League football.

The math? Everton would want around £70 million to even consider selling Ndiaye, whose contract runs until 2029. Manager David Moyes is "very reluctant" to lose his most creative player.

So basically, City could let Grealish go back to the club he loves... and swipe their best winger in return. The DRAMA of it all.

Maresca's Playing It Cool (Sort Of)

City boss Enzo Maresca isn't exactly fighting to keep Grealish, and honestly? That's gotta sting.

He said on Thursday: "Jack is here. Until the day he is, it's my duty to try and help him to give us the best. In the next four, five days, we will see what happens. I speak with Jack almost every day."

Translation: "He's still technically our player but... 🤷‍♂️"

Grealish has been reduced to cameo sub appearances in City's opening two games this season — a far cry from the £100m signing who once seemed untouchable at the Etihad.

What About Aston Villa?

Plot twist number two: Grealish's former club Aston Villa are also believed to still be interested in re-signing their ex-captain. But BBC Sport's sources say there have been no concrete offers from any club so far this summer.

So it's all just vibes and "preferences" right now — but with the transfer deadline hitting on Tuesday, things could move FAST.

The Everton Situation Is... Complicated

Here's the thing: Everton's owners, the Friedkin Group, recently called last season a "failure" because the club missed out on Europe after collapsing in the final seven games.

Manager David Moyes was reportedly surprised by that assessment, according to BBC Sport, saying no one ever told him making Europe was the target.

So now Moyes is pushing for more signings before the window closes — and losing Ndiaye while bringing back Grealish (who got injured mid-season last time) would be... a choice.

Moyes said this week: "We need more players. Our squad is not big enough and we need to get more quality in some areas if we can do. I'm not sure we will, but it's not for me and the want of trying."

Translation: "Please, owners, DO SOMETHING."

The Clock Is Ticking

With just four days until the transfer deadline, all eyes are on whether City will actually let Grealish go, whether Everton can afford him (and whether they'd sell Ndiaye to fund it), and whether Aston Villa might swoop in for a romantic reunion.

One thing's for sure: Jack Grealish has made his feelings known. He wants that Everton blue — and he's not afraid to show it.

The question is: will he get his wish, or will he be stuck on City's bench watching the season unfold without him? Because right now, it's looking like one or the other.

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So — would YOU take Grealish back at Everton if it meant losing Ndiaye? Or is this the messiest swap deal idea of the summer? Sound off below! 👇