Jack Grealish has reportedly rejected an audacious approach from Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce as Everton step up their pursuit of the out-of-favour Manchester City star. City have informed Grealish that he will be allowed to leave this summer after the English winger struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola last season and was then left out of the Cityzens' Club World Cup squad.

Grealish snubs Fenerbahce's offer

Everton stepping up their pursuit of a loan move

Grealish likely to leave City this summer

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to the Daily Mail, Everton are in talks with City over a season-long loan deal for Grealish. The winger was also approached by Mourinho's Fenerbahce but he rejected a move to Turkey. The Toffees will discuss a wage share percentage for the England international, who currently earns around £300,000-a-week at City.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Everton boss David Moyes is known to be an admirer of Grealish, as he had hailed him as the best player in the Premier League back in 2021. A decision on Grealish's future, however, is unlikely to materialise until late in the summer transfer window as the 29-year-old has attracted interest from clubs in England as well as abroad.

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The Toffees will face stiff competition from clubs like Napoli and Bayern Munich, while Newcastle United also have their eyes on the Englishman, although Eddie Howe is not too keen on signing players on loan.

WHAT NEXT FOR GREALISH?

The attacker did not feature in City's first pre-season friendly against Preston earlier this week, which was played behind closed doors and he is unlikely to be a part of the club's travelling squad to Italy as they are scheduled to face sister club Palermo in their final preparatory game ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. (GOAL)