Jack Grealish, aged 30, seems to have turned a new leaf at Everton following a challenging phase at Manchester City. On loan for the 2025-26 season, Grealish has been instrumental with one goal and four assists in seven Premier League games, demonstrating his skill and determination to reignite his career.
Despite his notable form, Grealish cannot feature against Manchester City due to Premier League regulations prohibiting loaned players from playing against their parent clubs. Consequently, he will miss significant matches on October 18 away and on May 2, 2026, at home, which might be crucial for Everton’s campaign.
This restriction is unique to English football to prevent conflicts of interest. Unlike many other countries, where such clauses are rare, English clubs ensure these rules in loan agreements unless stated otherwise.
During the loan term, Everton shoulders 75% of Grealishâs wages, amounting to approximately â¬15.1 million. The deal includes an option to purchase for â¬62.9 million by season’s end, but considering Grealish’s age and Evertonâs financial constraints, it’s unclear if this will occur.
In parallel, England manager Thomas Tuchel has omitted Grealish from the national squad for games against Wales and Latvia despite his stellar club performances. This has puzzled observers, with speculation about off-field matters, though Tuchel claims his selections are driven by team strategy.
Manchester United made significant moves in the summer transfer window, focusing on data-driven decisions. The club’s choice of Benjamin Sesko over Viktor Gyökeres has sparked interest among fans and analysts alike.
Everton is actively pursuing Joshua Zirkzee as they seek to strengthen their attacking options. The Dutch striker’s situation at Manchester United has led to interest from multiple clubs, including AS Roma.
Sunderland faced Everton in a tense Premier League match that ended in a 1-1 draw. The result keeps Sunderland in 4th place as they prepare for a challenging game against league leaders Arsenal.