Jack Grealish weighing Everton and Aston Villa moves as Sunderland links cool

Jack Grealish is expected to decide his Manchester City future in the coming days, with Everton and Aston Villa both in contact with the winger’s representatives.

The latest update comes from Fabrizio Romano, who reports that Grealish is keeping his options open before making a final decision on where he will play this season.

Significantly, Romano says there is currently nothing concrete happening with Sunderland, despite reports earlier on Wednesday that the Black Cats had submitted an offer.

With the transfer deadline approaching, Grealish has several possibilities to consider.

According to Romano, Everton and Aston Villa have both been in contact with the 30-year-old’s camp.

Everton would provide Grealish with a familiar destination after his loan spell with the Toffees last season.

Aston Villa would represent a very different kind of return. Grealish came through Villa’s academy and became club captain before joining Manchester City for £100m in 2021.

For now, neither destination is being presented as agreed, with Grealish expected to assess his options over the coming days.

The update provides an important development after David Ornstein reported earlier on Wednesday that Sunderland had submitted an offer to Manchester City for Grealish.

That proposal was reportedly structured as a loan, with City covering part of the England international’s salary.

The arrangement could also have included the possibility of Grealish joining Sunderland permanently next summer, when his current Manchester City contract is due to expire.

However, Romano's latest information suggests nothing concrete is currently progressing with Sunderland.

That does not necessarily mean their reported proposal never existed, but it indicates Grealish is currently considering other possibilities rather than advancing towards a move to the Stadium of Light.

The final days of the window could now determine whether Grealish brings his Manchester City career to an end.

With his contract approaching its final year and competition for places remaining significant, a permanent solution could appeal to both player and club.

Everton offer familiarity, while a return to Aston Villa would undoubtedly be the most emotional option given Grealish's history at Villa Park.

For now, though, the player has made no final decision.

Attention now turns to Grealish and his representatives as they assess the available options before the transfer deadline.

Everton and Aston Villa are in contact with his camp, while Sunderland's reported proposal currently appears to have made little concrete progress. A decision from Grealish could arrive within the next few days.