Jack Grealish sends heartfelt message as Man City exit confirmed
Jack Grealish has reached out to Kalvin Phillips online after he completed another loan move from Man City to Sheffield United.
Enzo Maresca has some key decisions to make before the transfer window closes as he takes Man City into a new era.
Their first few months post-Pep Guardiola have been relatively plain sailing so far, but the real work starts now as they aim to win the Community Shield this weekend.
Grealish's future remains up in the air as it stands after his loan spell at Everton last season.
He missed out on their pre-season tour of Asia through injury and is still yet to train under Maresca as he nears full fitness.
The 30-year-old seems likely to leave the club before the end of the window, potentially following close friend Phillips after his latest loan move away from the Etihad.
The 31-cap England international failed to ever nail down a place in the team under Guardiola, and that is not set to change with Maresca now at the helm.
He only made three appearances for the Blades in the Championship last term due to injury issues, but has now signed for the club again on a season-long loan deal.
United announced his return on Instagram on Tuesday evening, with Grealish replying: "Good luck my brother" alongside several heart emojis.
What is the latest on Grealish's future at Man City?
It certainly looks like Grealish will be allowed to leave City this summer barring a late change of heart from Maresca.
Everton have been keen on re-signing him for several months, but recently added Brennan Johnson to their squad and look set to keep Iliman Ndiaye.
Despite rumours around his future going quiet, sources have revealed to Football Insider this week that Everton remain the favourites to sign Grealish despite talk of him being on Aston Villa's radar.
Grealish is believed to want to return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, although interest from boyhood club Villa could also tug on his heart strings.