1 month ago
David Moyes has made it clear, Jack Grealish is in line to start for Everton against Tottenham this weekend. After a short outing from the bench in the recent defeat to Manchester United, the Everton manager believes the 31-year-old is now ready for a bigger role.
That matters, because Everton need quality and they need it quickly. Their transfer window closed with more frustration than progress. Grealish returned on loan for a second straight season, but the late collapse of a move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun left Moyes with a squad short on numbers and light on attacking options.
Moyes did not overcomplicate the issue. "I think Jack is special – I think he is ready to play, yes," said Moyes. "I think Jack is probably a boy who needs the football [matches] more than he needs the training sometimes."
That sums up Grealish well enough. He is a rhythm player. He needs minutes, contact, pressure, and repetition. Training helps, but matches sharpen him. Moyes sees that clearly and added: "I think game time helps Jack. In ways, that's him still building up to his best but, I've got to say, he's had a good week of training and he's beginning to look ready to start."
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#everton #training #short
That matters, because Everton need quality and they need it quickly. Their transfer window closed with more frustration than progress. Grealish returned on loan for a second straight season, but the late collapse of a move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun left Moyes with a squad short on numbers and light on attacking options.
Moyes did not overcomplicate the issue. "I think Jack is special – I think he is ready to play, yes," said Moyes. "I think Jack is probably a boy who needs the football [matches] more than he needs the training sometimes."
That sums up Grealish well enough. He is a rhythm player. He needs minutes, contact, pressure, and repetition. Training helps, but matches sharpen him. Moyes sees that clearly and added: "I think game time helps Jack. In ways, that's him still building up to his best but, I've got to say, he's had a good week of training and he's beginning to look ready to start."
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#everton #training #short
1 month ago
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Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton at the Hill ****** inson Stadium. Here are our player ratings from the game.
(A score of 6 is around average.)
Senne Lammens 4 – He looked hesitant in a few big moments and really should have done better with Everton's equaliser. It just wasn't good enough from him.
Diogo Dalot 5 – Consistently stretched United's attack and took up advanced positions, eager to make an impact in the final third. Yet he was given a stern test by George, a battle that continued unabated when Jack Grealish entered the fray
#manchester #everton #stadium
Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton at the Hill ****** inson Stadium. Here are our player ratings from the game.
(A score of 6 is around average.)
Senne Lammens 4 – He looked hesitant in a few big moments and really should have done better with Everton's equaliser. It just wasn't good enough from him.
Diogo Dalot 5 – Consistently stretched United's attack and took up advanced positions, eager to make an impact in the final third. Yet he was given a stern test by George, a battle that continued unabated when Jack Grealish entered the fray
#manchester #everton #stadium
1 month ago
90+1' – George again, saved. Barry found him open, but he was clearly offside.
90' – Grealish shot charged down, throw-in from Myko is cleared.
Five minutes to be added on here.
87' – Fernandes finds Shaw overlapping, he beats AMN to get his cross into the box, over Tarkowski and Sesko is in ***** e, and his powerful header beats Pickford. The England #1 got his hand to it, but couldn't keep it out, 2-1 to United. Ugh.
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86' – Double-change for United again, with Yoro and Santos on.
Sesko header goes wide.
#sesko #fernandes
90' – Grealish shot charged down, throw-in from Myko is cleared.
Five minutes to be added on here.
87' – Fernandes finds Shaw overlapping, he beats AMN to get his cross into the box, over Tarkowski and Sesko is in ***** e, and his powerful header beats Pickford. The England #1 got his hand to it, but couldn't keep it out, 2-1 to United. Ugh.
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86' – Double-change for United again, with Yoro and Santos on.
Sesko header goes wide.
#sesko #fernandes
1 month ago
Jack Grealish is a charismatic presence and an exceptionally gifted player, but it's been quite some time since we've witnessed that exceptional gift in its full glory. Quite some time indeed.
Grealish quickly won over the Hill ***** inson faithful, which came as no surprise. It's extremely difficult not to warm to Jack.
And when he delivers the kind of performances he produced during the early stages of his Everton loan stint, that only enhances his appeal. At the new venue, Grealish provided a desperately needed touch of magic, as per The Mirror.
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's mom misses 'intimate' wedding as marriage certificate details ceremony
#quite #time #back
Grealish quickly won over the Hill ***** inson faithful, which came as no surprise. It's extremely difficult not to warm to Jack.
And when he delivers the kind of performances he produced during the early stages of his Everton loan stint, that only enhances his appeal. At the new venue, Grealish provided a desperately needed touch of magic, as per The Mirror.
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing
Cristiano Ronaldo's mom misses 'intimate' wedding as marriage certificate details ceremony
#quite #time #back
2 months ago
Everton's pursuit of Folarin Balogun has collapsed at the final stage, leaving David Moyes and the club's recruitment team with a major problem after a dramatic deadline day twist. According to The Athletic, the United States international decided against completing the move after late complications, despite Everton having already pushed deep into the process with Monaco.
This was far from a routine transfer that simply ran out of time. Everton had worked to renegotiate terms with Monaco after concerns emerged during Balogun's medical. They then filed a dealsheet with the Premier League in an attempt to secure the extra window needed to finish the paperwork beyond the 11pm BST deadline. Even then, the expectation around Finch Farm was that a route remained open. Instead, Balogun chose not to continue and left without signing.
For Everton, that detail matters. This was not a case of Monaco pulling away or the numbers becoming impossible. The club had stayed at the table, tried to reshape the structure and remained hopeful that an agreement could still be salvaged. In the end, the player made the call.
The timing makes the setback even more severe. Everton had already allowed Beto to leave for Fiorentina, a significant decision in itself given the need for reliable depth in attacking areas. Iliman Ndiaye has also moved on to Manchester City, further reducing the options in the final third. Tyrique George has arrived permanently from Chelsea, while Jack Grealish has returned on loan from Manchester City, but neither development truly addresses the obvious need for a central striker ready to carry the line.
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#monaco #city #already
This was far from a routine transfer that simply ran out of time. Everton had worked to renegotiate terms with Monaco after concerns emerged during Balogun's medical. They then filed a dealsheet with the Premier League in an attempt to secure the extra window needed to finish the paperwork beyond the 11pm BST deadline. Even then, the expectation around Finch Farm was that a route remained open. Instead, Balogun chose not to continue and left without signing.
For Everton, that detail matters. This was not a case of Monaco pulling away or the numbers becoming impossible. The club had stayed at the table, tried to reshape the structure and remained hopeful that an agreement could still be salvaged. In the end, the player made the call.
The timing makes the setback even more severe. Everton had already allowed Beto to leave for Fiorentina, a significant decision in itself given the need for reliable depth in attacking areas. Iliman Ndiaye has also moved on to Manchester City, further reducing the options in the final third. Tyrique George has arrived permanently from Chelsea, while Jack Grealish has returned on loan from Manchester City, but neither development truly addresses the obvious need for a central striker ready to carry the line.
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#monaco #city #already
2 months ago
Everton's £40m deal with Monaco for Folarin Balogun collapsed after the transfer window shut after the United States striker walked away from the move at the 11th hour.
The Premier League side had reached an agreement to sign the 25-year-old but the forward's medical threw up an issue and Everton looked to renegotiate the agreement.
However, Balogun then decided that he did not want to join Everton after all, leaving David Moyes with only one senior striker after Beto was sold to Fiorentina earlier on deadline day.
The Toffees have resigned Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City after selling Iliman Ndiaye to the FA Cup winners for £60m.
Everton explored a late move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee but their offer of a season-long loan was rejected, leaving Thierno Barry as Everton's only striker.
#striker #loan
The Premier League side had reached an agreement to sign the 25-year-old but the forward's medical threw up an issue and Everton looked to renegotiate the agreement.
However, Balogun then decided that he did not want to join Everton after all, leaving David Moyes with only one senior striker after Beto was sold to Fiorentina earlier on deadline day.
The Toffees have resigned Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City after selling Iliman Ndiaye to the FA Cup winners for £60m.
Everton explored a late move for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee but their offer of a season-long loan was rejected, leaving Thierno Barry as Everton's only striker.
#striker #loan
2 months ago
Manchester City completed its $440-million midfield rebuild on Tuesday by signing Argentina international Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea in a deal worth 125 million pounds ($169 million), a fee that ties the British transfer record.
Fernandez, who was sent off against Spain in the World Cup final in July, becomes the third central midfielder to join City for more than $100 million in this summer transfer window, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi coming from Lille in a $117 million deal and England international Elliot Anderson moving for $155 million.
"I could not be happier to be here," Fernandez said, "and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success."
Also Tuesday, City bought Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for an initial 60 million pounds ($81 million) in a move that provides competition for Antoine ******* yo, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and fellow new signing Allan — the other wide attackers in recently hired manager Enzo Maresca's squad.
Jack Grealish, who joined City for $139 million in 2021, was another one but he has been loaned to Everton for the second straight season.
#enzo
Fernandez, who was sent off against Spain in the World Cup final in July, becomes the third central midfielder to join City for more than $100 million in this summer transfer window, with 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi coming from Lille in a $117 million deal and England international Elliot Anderson moving for $155 million.
"I could not be happier to be here," Fernandez said, "and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success."
Also Tuesday, City bought Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for an initial 60 million pounds ($81 million) in a move that provides competition for Antoine ******* yo, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden and fellow new signing Allan — the other wide attackers in recently hired manager Enzo Maresca's squad.
Jack Grealish, who joined City for $139 million in 2021, was another one but he has been loaned to Everton for the second straight season.
#enzo
2 months ago
Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City while striker Beto has joined Serie A club Fiorentina in a £14.58m move.
Grealish, 30, is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his switch expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
The England international spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six ******* ists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
Grealish had been linked with other teams - including his boyhood club Aston Villa - but his preference was to return to Everton, whose chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside had "remained in contact" with the winger.
Everton have also agreed a £3m deal to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from French side Lyon.
#return #jack #manchester #city
Grealish, 30, is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his switch expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
The England international spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six ******* ists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
Grealish had been linked with other teams - including his boyhood club Aston Villa - but his preference was to return to Everton, whose chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside had "remained in contact" with the winger.
Everton have also agreed a £3m deal to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from French side Lyon.
#return #jack #manchester #city
2 months ago
Everton have agreed a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
Grealish spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six ***** ists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
The England winger had been linked with other teams - including his boyhood club Aston Villa - but his preference was to return to Everton, whose chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside they had "remained in contact" with Grealish.
With Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, expected to complete a £65m switch to City, the Merseyside club want to bolster their attacking options before the deadline.
#grealish #city #toffees #return
The 30-year-old is set for a medical at the Toffees, with his move expected to be completed before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
Grealish spent a large chunk of last term at Everton under a similar arrangement, scoring twice and providing six ***** ists in 20 appearances, before sustaining a season-ending foot injury in January.
The England winger had been linked with other teams - including his boyhood club Aston Villa - but his preference was to return to Everton, whose chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside they had "remained in contact" with Grealish.
With Toffees winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, expected to complete a £65m switch to City, the Merseyside club want to bolster their attacking options before the deadline.
#grealish #city #toffees #return
2 months ago
8am GMT – Welcome
Alan Myers is already in position bright and early on a sunny day at Finch Farm.
Welcome to RBM's transfer deadline day live blog where we'll be keeping you posted on all the latest news and rumours on this tracker, with separate detailed pieces as we get more solid confirmations.
Late last night the status was that Iliman Ndiaye was heading to Manchester City, Beto to Fiorentina and Tim Iroegbunam to Hull City – those moves should all be confirmed today. There might yet be another outgoing, we'll see – Nathan Patterson still needs a home, and West Ham want Michael Keane. A sale of Jake O'Brien has previously been mentioned too.
Jack Grealish was coming to the Blues on loan from City with a medical scheduled for this morning. Folarin Balogun should be good to go too with Everton and Monaco having reached a formal agreement yesterday evening.
#welcome #alan #finch
Alan Myers is already in position bright and early on a sunny day at Finch Farm.
Welcome to RBM's transfer deadline day live blog where we'll be keeping you posted on all the latest news and rumours on this tracker, with separate detailed pieces as we get more solid confirmations.
Late last night the status was that Iliman Ndiaye was heading to Manchester City, Beto to Fiorentina and Tim Iroegbunam to Hull City – those moves should all be confirmed today. There might yet be another outgoing, we'll see – Nathan Patterson still needs a home, and West Ham want Michael Keane. A sale of Jake O'Brien has previously been mentioned too.
Jack Grealish was coming to the Blues on loan from City with a medical scheduled for this morning. Folarin Balogun should be good to go too with Everton and Monaco having reached a formal agreement yesterday evening.
#welcome #alan #finch
2 months ago
Everton are actively exploring a deal to bring Jack Grealish back to Merseyside, with discussions under way with Manchester City over another loan move, according to The Athletic. It is a development that fits into a wider and increasingly busy summer for David Moyes, as the club continue shaping their squad for the new campaign at Hill ****** inson Stadium.
Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton and, despite a campaign disrupted by the foot injury he suffered in January, there has remained an appetite inside the club to revisit the arrangement. The 30-year-old managed 22 appearances in all competitions, contributing two goals and six ****** ists before the stress fracture halted his momentum. That output only tells part of the story, with Everton valuing his ability to carry the ball, draw pressure and bring control in advanced areas.
The timing is notable. Everton's wide options are in flux, and several moving parts around the market appear to be influencing this conversation. Earlier in the window, City held interest in Iliman Ndiaye, while Everton were keen on a structure that could have aided Grealish's return. Since then, the picture has shifted, with Tottenham now moving towards Ndiaye and City focusing attention elsewhere in the attacking market.
That leaves Everton pressing on with a route that may still be achievable if the financial terms are workable. Grealish has featured only briefly since returning to City, appearing from the bench in the Community Shield defeat to ****** nal and the Premier League win over Bournemouth, before then being left out of the squad entirely for the victory at Crystal Palace. Read in context, that tends to suggest his place in Pep Guardiola's plans remains uncertain.
There is broader context here too. City have already sanctioned major changes in their squad, and movement in attacking positions has been substantial. Everton, meanwhile, are not standing still. A deal in principle has been reached for Richarlison to return, while the club have also looked into Fulham right-back Kenny Tete as they continue to ****** s solutions in defence.
#deal
Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton and, despite a campaign disrupted by the foot injury he suffered in January, there has remained an appetite inside the club to revisit the arrangement. The 30-year-old managed 22 appearances in all competitions, contributing two goals and six ****** ists before the stress fracture halted his momentum. That output only tells part of the story, with Everton valuing his ability to carry the ball, draw pressure and bring control in advanced areas.
The timing is notable. Everton's wide options are in flux, and several moving parts around the market appear to be influencing this conversation. Earlier in the window, City held interest in Iliman Ndiaye, while Everton were keen on a structure that could have aided Grealish's return. Since then, the picture has shifted, with Tottenham now moving towards Ndiaye and City focusing attention elsewhere in the attacking market.
That leaves Everton pressing on with a route that may still be achievable if the financial terms are workable. Grealish has featured only briefly since returning to City, appearing from the bench in the Community Shield defeat to ****** nal and the Premier League win over Bournemouth, before then being left out of the squad entirely for the victory at Crystal Palace. Read in context, that tends to suggest his place in Pep Guardiola's plans remains uncertain.
There is broader context here too. City have already sanctioned major changes in their squad, and movement in attacking positions has been substantial. Everton, meanwhile, are not standing still. A deal in principle has been reached for Richarlison to return, while the club have also looked into Fulham right-back Kenny Tete as they continue to ****** s solutions in defence.
#deal
2 months ago
Another day, another suitor for Iliman Ndiaye. In today's version, it's Tottenham Hotspur who have reached an agreement in principle with Everton for the Senegal international for a fee of about £60 million.
In his comments yesterday after Spurs sunk to their second consecutive league defeat to start the season, Roberto De Zerbi indicated that Richarlison had asked to leave the club 'many times', and now that will be allowed with a move to the Toffees accepted for about £35 million.
There had been a hue and cry when Everton had been forced to sell Richarlison quickly to Spurs a few years ago for £60m to balance the books at the end of the financial year, when his performances saving Everton from relegation demanded more. Now it looks like the Toffees are selling another forward in his prime for lower than his market value, and to add insult to injury, are overpaying for the Brazilian to return too given how his career has tailed off with injuries and the like.
As of this afternoon the Toffees appear to still be working on a loan for Jack Grealish, close to making a move for right back Kenny Tete from Fulham, and also have an interest in USMNT striker Folarin Balogun. Beto appears to be headed to Fiorentina and Adam Aznou on loan to Malaga.
This latest round of transfer rumours basically indicates that Everton are shifting into "win now" mode with adding older, Premier League-proven players. The concern will be that at the end of the year with David Moyes' contract up, the next manager could get saddled with the debt.
#like
In his comments yesterday after Spurs sunk to their second consecutive league defeat to start the season, Roberto De Zerbi indicated that Richarlison had asked to leave the club 'many times', and now that will be allowed with a move to the Toffees accepted for about £35 million.
There had been a hue and cry when Everton had been forced to sell Richarlison quickly to Spurs a few years ago for £60m to balance the books at the end of the financial year, when his performances saving Everton from relegation demanded more. Now it looks like the Toffees are selling another forward in his prime for lower than his market value, and to add insult to injury, are overpaying for the Brazilian to return too given how his career has tailed off with injuries and the like.
As of this afternoon the Toffees appear to still be working on a loan for Jack Grealish, close to making a move for right back Kenny Tete from Fulham, and also have an interest in USMNT striker Folarin Balogun. Beto appears to be headed to Fiorentina and Adam Aznou on loan to Malaga.
This latest round of transfer rumours basically indicates that Everton are shifting into "win now" mode with adding older, Premier League-proven players. The concern will be that at the end of the year with David Moyes' contract up, the next manager could get saddled with the debt.
#like
2 months ago
Everton are in talks to re-sign Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City on a busy day where Iliman Ndiaye looks set to join Tottenham with Richarlison heading the other way.
The Toffees have also called off plans to sell homegrown star Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.
The possible reunion with Grealish will grab the headlines as David Moyes wants to bring the 30-year-old back to the Hill ***** inson Stadium.
Grealish spent last term with the Toffees, making 22 appearances, but suffered a foot injury in January which ended his campaign.
The England international has been linked with a move to Sunderland, but a return to Merseyside is on the cards with clubs in talks.
#everton #city #ndiaye #TOTTENHAM
The Toffees have also called off plans to sell homegrown star Harrison Armstrong to Nottingham Forest.
The possible reunion with Grealish will grab the headlines as David Moyes wants to bring the 30-year-old back to the Hill ***** inson Stadium.
Grealish spent last term with the Toffees, making 22 appearances, but suffered a foot injury in January which ended his campaign.
The England international has been linked with a move to Sunderland, but a return to Merseyside is on the cards with clubs in talks.
#everton #city #ndiaye #TOTTENHAM
2 months ago
Man City visit Crystal Palace in Premier League
City beat Bournemouth in opening game, Eagles lost at Everton
Injured Mateta out for Palace, Grealish not in Man City squad - full team news
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#palace
City beat Bournemouth in opening game, Eagles lost at Everton
Injured Mateta out for Palace, Grealish not in Man City squad - full team news
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#palace
2 months ago
Jack Grealish is back in the fold at Manchester City... for now.
The 30-year-old is into the final year of his reported £300,000-a-week contract at Etihad Stadium and was discarded by Pep Guardiola in the Spaniard's final season in charge, being allowed to join Everton on a season-long loan deal.
That spell on Merseyside was cut short in January by an Achilles tendon injury, but the Englishman has returned to full fitness and featured in both of City's games so far this season.
Grealish came on during the Community Shield defeat by ******* nal and played the final eight minutes of City's late comeback win over Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League opener.
The winger appeared to be in good spirits while sitting on the bench against the Cherries and thanked City fans on social media afterwards for a "nice welcome" on his home return.
#city
The 30-year-old is into the final year of his reported £300,000-a-week contract at Etihad Stadium and was discarded by Pep Guardiola in the Spaniard's final season in charge, being allowed to join Everton on a season-long loan deal.
That spell on Merseyside was cut short in January by an Achilles tendon injury, but the Englishman has returned to full fitness and featured in both of City's games so far this season.
Grealish came on during the Community Shield defeat by ******* nal and played the final eight minutes of City's late comeback win over Bournemouth in Sunday's Premier League opener.
The winger appeared to be in good spirits while sitting on the bench against the Cherries and thanked City fans on social media afterwards for a "nice welcome" on his home return.
#city
2 months ago
New season, new hair for Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.
Haaland has become famed for his exceptional goal-scoring and his trademark long hair over the past several years.
Ahead of the new Premier League season, though, the Norway international has opted for a new look.
The striker shared a video on his personal YouTube channel of his transformation from long locks to a buzz cut.
In the video, Haaland called another long-haired striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, for his reaction, along with former Man City coach Pep Guardiola, Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher and Man City teammate Jack Grealish.
#city #premier
Haaland has become famed for his exceptional goal-scoring and his trademark long hair over the past several years.
Ahead of the new Premier League season, though, the Norway international has opted for a new look.
The striker shared a video on his personal YouTube channel of his transformation from long locks to a buzz cut.
In the video, Haaland called another long-haired striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, for his reaction, along with former Man City coach Pep Guardiola, Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher and Man City teammate Jack Grealish.
#city #premier
2 months ago
Manchester City usher in the post-Guardiola era by hosting Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Will the Citizens bounce back after their heavy defeat to ******* nal in the Community Shield?
Today's match in Manchester will be played with the following confirmed lineups:
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Guéhi, Gvardiol, Lewis, Anderson, O'Reilly, ******* yo, Foden, Haaland
Cherki, Grealish and Nunes are waiting for their chance on the bench.
#guardiola #bournemouth
Will the Citizens bounce back after their heavy defeat to ******* nal in the Community Shield?
Today's match in Manchester will be played with the following confirmed lineups:
Manchester City: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Guéhi, Gvardiol, Lewis, Anderson, O'Reilly, ******* yo, Foden, Haaland
Cherki, Grealish and Nunes are waiting for their chance on the bench.
#guardiola #bournemouth
2 months ago
Manchester City open their Premier League season at home to Bournemouth with one immediate problem, Jeremy Doku is out. The Belgian went off at half-time in the Community Shield and the expectation is that a calf injury will rule him out for several weeks. For Enzo Maresca, that means changes straight away.
The basic shape stays the same. The details change. Erling Haaland leads the line, as expected, but the three behind him now need reworking. Phil Foden looks set to move from the No10 role to the right, Antoine **** yo shifts over to the left, and Rayan Cherki gets the central attacking berth.
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Doku gives City directness, pace and a one v one threat few can match. Without him, the attack becomes more technical and more dependent on combinations. That may suit Cherki, who is at his best receiving between the lines, and it gives Foden a familiar wide starting point before drifting infield.
Jack Grealish is the wildcard. He did well after replacing Doku last time out, but his position remains uncertain while questions over his future continue. He may be involved, he may not. Right now, the safer call is caution.
#right #manchester
The basic shape stays the same. The details change. Erling Haaland leads the line, as expected, but the three behind him now need reworking. Phil Foden looks set to move from the No10 role to the right, Antoine **** yo shifts over to the left, and Rayan Cherki gets the central attacking berth.
Photo IMAGO
Doku gives City directness, pace and a one v one threat few can match. Without him, the attack becomes more technical and more dependent on combinations. That may suit Cherki, who is at his best receiving between the lines, and it gives Foden a familiar wide starting point before drifting infield.
Jack Grealish is the wildcard. He did well after replacing Doku last time out, but his position remains uncertain while questions over his future continue. He may be involved, he may not. Right now, the safer call is caution.
#right #manchester
2 months ago
Manchester City host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon in Enzo Maresca's first competitive Premier League match in charge of the club.
Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola after a decade in which City won six league **** les and the Champions League. The Community Shield defeat to **** nal was a difficult beginning, and Sunday offers the first opportunity to put that result behind him.
Jeremy Doku will not feature. The Belgian winger aggravated a calf issue during the Community Shield defeat and has been ruled out for two to three weeks. Savinho is also unavailable, with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the works, and Omar Marmoush is expected to be in the same position should his own move to north London be finalised in time. Matheus Nunes is back in contention after sitting out the Community Shield with a minor muscle problem and could replace Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back.
With Doku sidelined, Maresca is expected to turn to Jack Grealish on the left flank, a role he filled after coming on in the Community Shield. Antoine **** yo, who joined from Bournemouth in January, operates on the opposite side, with Phil Foden retained centrally behind Erling Haaland. Elliot Anderson, a big-money summer signing, continues to partner Mateo Kovačić in central midfield as City look to bed in one of their most significant additions.
Haaland has scored seven goals in his last four Premier League opening weekends and 22 in just 14 appearances during the month of August throughout his career, giving City's attack a reliable focal point regardless of the upheaval elsewhere. Gianluigi Donnarumma continues in goal behind a back four of Nunes, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly.
#community #league #city
Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola after a decade in which City won six league **** les and the Champions League. The Community Shield defeat to **** nal was a difficult beginning, and Sunday offers the first opportunity to put that result behind him.
Jeremy Doku will not feature. The Belgian winger aggravated a calf issue during the Community Shield defeat and has been ruled out for two to three weeks. Savinho is also unavailable, with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the works, and Omar Marmoush is expected to be in the same position should his own move to north London be finalised in time. Matheus Nunes is back in contention after sitting out the Community Shield with a minor muscle problem and could replace Abdukodir Khusanov at right-back.
With Doku sidelined, Maresca is expected to turn to Jack Grealish on the left flank, a role he filled after coming on in the Community Shield. Antoine **** yo, who joined from Bournemouth in January, operates on the opposite side, with Phil Foden retained centrally behind Erling Haaland. Elliot Anderson, a big-money summer signing, continues to partner Mateo Kovačić in central midfield as City look to bed in one of their most significant additions.
Haaland has scored seven goals in his last four Premier League opening weekends and 22 in just 14 appearances during the month of August throughout his career, giving City's attack a reliable focal point regardless of the upheaval elsewhere. Gianluigi Donnarumma continues in goal behind a back four of Nunes, Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol and Nico O'Reilly.
#community #league #city
2 months ago
Everton are weighing a significant move in the market, with TeamTalk reporting that Como winger ******* ane Diao has emerged as a serious option while the club continue to ******* s whether a deal for Jack Grealish is realistic.
Recruitment at Goodison Park appears focused on adding more quality in the wide areas before the window closes. Diao, the 20-year-old Senegal international, is viewed as a player with the right profile and the right upside. He is also described as being "keen on a switch to the Premier League", a factor that could become important if Everton decide to advance their interest.
There is a financial hurdle. Como are said to be "prepared to listen to offers in the region of £50-60 million for the 20-year-old", which places the deal firmly in premium territory. That valuation will shape Everton's thinking, particularly as other priorities remain in play.
From an Everton perspective, the appeal is obvious. Diao offers "pace, physicality and the ability to operate on either flank", and his versatility extends even further. "The fact that he has played as a centre-forward is another plus for Everton, given that is another position they are keen to strengthen in." In a single target, Everton would be addressing more than one need.
Diao's record at Como adds substance to the interest. Since joining from Real Betis in 2025, he has registered 10 goals and two ******* ists in 35 appearances. For a young attacker adapting to a new league, those are encouraging numbers, and they help explain why Everton have identified him as a possible solution.
#league #interest
Recruitment at Goodison Park appears focused on adding more quality in the wide areas before the window closes. Diao, the 20-year-old Senegal international, is viewed as a player with the right profile and the right upside. He is also described as being "keen on a switch to the Premier League", a factor that could become important if Everton decide to advance their interest.
There is a financial hurdle. Como are said to be "prepared to listen to offers in the region of £50-60 million for the 20-year-old", which places the deal firmly in premium territory. That valuation will shape Everton's thinking, particularly as other priorities remain in play.
From an Everton perspective, the appeal is obvious. Diao offers "pace, physicality and the ability to operate on either flank", and his versatility extends even further. "The fact that he has played as a centre-forward is another plus for Everton, given that is another position they are keen to strengthen in." In a single target, Everton would be addressing more than one need.
Diao's record at Como adds substance to the interest. Since joining from Real Betis in 2025, he has registered 10 goals and two ******* ists in 35 appearances. For a young attacker adapting to a new league, those are encouraging numbers, and they help explain why Everton have identified him as a possible solution.
#league #interest
2 months ago
It has been revealed that Jeremy Doku sustained a calf injury as Manchester City fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat to ******* nal in the FA Community Shield. Belgian publication Nieuwsblad reports that Doku will miss Manchester City's first Premier League fixture of the 2026-27 season against Bournemouth due to the injury he sustained. It is also expected that Doku will face a delayed start to the new season. Enzo Maresca will have to find a solution to the issue that Doku's absence creates against Bournemouth. However, the solution does seem obvious.
If Jeremy Doku were fully fit, it would be expected that he'd start on the left wing for Manchester City against Bournemouth. Antoine ******* yo would likely start on the right. With Doku ruled out of the match, it would be expected that ******* yo would move over to the left wing. That would open up a spot on the right wing.
Looking at the options that Enzo Maresca can use on the right wing against Bournemouth, Rayan Cherki is the clear standout. Cherki played on the right wing last season and he drifts out there when playing through the middle. Enzo Maresca's side relies on creativity from out wide to create chances. Cherki is by far and away the obvious player to slot in on the right wing to allow ******* yo to play on the left wing to cater for Jeremy Doku's absence against Bournemouth. In fact, it is such an obvious solution to the issue Maresca faces with Jeremy Doku injured that it would be a major surprise if he went in another direction.
One option that Maresca may consider is playing Rayan Ait-Nouri on the left wing with ******* yo on the right. Ait-Nouri did play on the left wing throughout Manchester City's preseason tour of Asia and he did score two goals. So that idea could be in play. Savinho is unlikely to feature due to illness and his desire for a summer transfer. At this point, he is likely not an option for Enzo Maresca to consider. It would be a shock if Jack Grealish started against Bournemouth.
However, having considered the possibility of Rayan Ait-Nouri starting on the left wing, that option wouldn't offer the threat of Rayan Cherki on the right wing and ******* yo on the left. The solution to Doku's absence through injury this weekend seems obvious. It will be interesting to see if Maresca chooses that option or has another up his sleeve with the squad he has available for Manchester City's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.
#wing #doku #maresca #right
If Jeremy Doku were fully fit, it would be expected that he'd start on the left wing for Manchester City against Bournemouth. Antoine ******* yo would likely start on the right. With Doku ruled out of the match, it would be expected that ******* yo would move over to the left wing. That would open up a spot on the right wing.
Looking at the options that Enzo Maresca can use on the right wing against Bournemouth, Rayan Cherki is the clear standout. Cherki played on the right wing last season and he drifts out there when playing through the middle. Enzo Maresca's side relies on creativity from out wide to create chances. Cherki is by far and away the obvious player to slot in on the right wing to allow ******* yo to play on the left wing to cater for Jeremy Doku's absence against Bournemouth. In fact, it is such an obvious solution to the issue Maresca faces with Jeremy Doku injured that it would be a major surprise if he went in another direction.
One option that Maresca may consider is playing Rayan Ait-Nouri on the left wing with ******* yo on the right. Ait-Nouri did play on the left wing throughout Manchester City's preseason tour of Asia and he did score two goals. So that idea could be in play. Savinho is unlikely to feature due to illness and his desire for a summer transfer. At this point, he is likely not an option for Enzo Maresca to consider. It would be a shock if Jack Grealish started against Bournemouth.
However, having considered the possibility of Rayan Ait-Nouri starting on the left wing, that option wouldn't offer the threat of Rayan Cherki on the right wing and ******* yo on the left. The solution to Doku's absence through injury this weekend seems obvious. It will be interesting to see if Maresca chooses that option or has another up his sleeve with the squad he has available for Manchester City's opening Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.
#wing #doku #maresca #right
2 months ago
Retaining top talent is a challenge for established Premier League clubs even when they are performing well, Everton chief executive officer Angus Kinnear has said.
Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Kinnear acknowledged the challenges Everton and clubs of their size face, as he attempts to retain attacker Iliman Ndiaye and re-sign last season's loanee Jack Grealish.
"Our vision is very much that our best players like Ndiaye are retained, play at the club and help us achieve what we all want to achieve," said Kinnear.
"I really hope that at he's with us for many years to come but you've seen at Newcastle, Aston Villa, clubs who are performing well, retaining top talent is challenging and that is a challenge that Everton also face."
Premier League sides are subject to squad cost ratio limits, which means they are limited to spending 85% of their total revenue on their playing staff, while Uefa's limit for clubs playing in Europe is 70%.
#kinnear
Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Kinnear acknowledged the challenges Everton and clubs of their size face, as he attempts to retain attacker Iliman Ndiaye and re-sign last season's loanee Jack Grealish.
"Our vision is very much that our best players like Ndiaye are retained, play at the club and help us achieve what we all want to achieve," said Kinnear.
"I really hope that at he's with us for many years to come but you've seen at Newcastle, Aston Villa, clubs who are performing well, retaining top talent is challenging and that is a challenge that Everton also face."
Premier League sides are subject to squad cost ratio limits, which means they are limited to spending 85% of their total revenue on their playing staff, while Uefa's limit for clubs playing in Europe is 70%.
#kinnear
2 months ago
Jack Grealish made a somewhat unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?
Grealish has the chance of a fresh start under a new manager at City in Maresca.
The Italian did say after Sunday's game that Grealish will get games if he stays and impresses.
But it still feels more than likely he will end up leaving.
"Is Grealish going to be the player to change City and make a difference this season?" asked ex-Scotland winger Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
#city #maresca #italian
Grealish has the chance of a fresh start under a new manager at City in Maresca.
The Italian did say after Sunday's game that Grealish will get games if he stays and impresses.
But it still feels more than likely he will end up leaving.
"Is Grealish going to be the player to change City and make a difference this season?" asked ex-Scotland winger Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
#city #maresca #italian
2 months ago
Jack Grealish made a somewhat unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?
Grealish's career with the club seemed finished when he spent last season on loan at Everton, but they did not make the move permanent.
The 30-year-old, who did not feature for City in pre-season, came on at half-time in their 3-0 Community Shield defeat by ******* nal in Cardiff.
"Overall, Jack was good," said new boss Enzo Maresca afterwards.
"The ones that are still here, they are going to work every day, and if they deserve it they are going to get minutes.
#sunday
Grealish's career with the club seemed finished when he spent last season on loan at Everton, but they did not make the move permanent.
The 30-year-old, who did not feature for City in pre-season, came on at half-time in their 3-0 Community Shield defeat by ******* nal in Cardiff.
"Overall, Jack was good," said new boss Enzo Maresca afterwards.
"The ones that are still here, they are going to work every day, and if they deserve it they are going to get minutes.
#sunday
2 months ago
Enzo Maresca spoke with the media following his side's 3-0 defeat to ****** nal in the FA Community Shield this afternoon.
The newly appointed Manchester City boss opened by reflecting on ****** nal's opening goal, which came after just 25 seconds, stating "we concede first, but I think the reaction was good before they score the second goal we had three or four chances to score…but we miss the chances and then they score the second and it becomes more difficult."
On the manner of the defeat, Maresca said "it's just the beginning, we have many things that we need to do better…now we have to reset and ****** yse the game, then start thinking from Tuesday about the next game."
The Argentine then spoke on the four players [Haaland, O'Reilly, Andrson and Guéhi] who featured that have only just returned from the World Cup, "the plan was always to change them after 45 minutes to an hour, maximum, it was a decision which we made before the game if they were going to start or play the second-half."
He finished off by speaking about Jack Grealish, who made his first Manchester City appearance in over a year this afternoon. "Jack came on when we were 2-0 down, the game was already complicated, but overall I think he was good and he still wants to work and get minutes." Regarding the wingers future at the club, he said "at the moment the transfer window is open, and we will see what happens."
#defeat
The newly appointed Manchester City boss opened by reflecting on ****** nal's opening goal, which came after just 25 seconds, stating "we concede first, but I think the reaction was good before they score the second goal we had three or four chances to score…but we miss the chances and then they score the second and it becomes more difficult."
On the manner of the defeat, Maresca said "it's just the beginning, we have many things that we need to do better…now we have to reset and ****** yse the game, then start thinking from Tuesday about the next game."
The Argentine then spoke on the four players [Haaland, O'Reilly, Andrson and Guéhi] who featured that have only just returned from the World Cup, "the plan was always to change them after 45 minutes to an hour, maximum, it was a decision which we made before the game if they were going to start or play the second-half."
He finished off by speaking about Jack Grealish, who made his first Manchester City appearance in over a year this afternoon. "Jack came on when we were 2-0 down, the game was already complicated, but overall I think he was good and he still wants to work and get minutes." Regarding the wingers future at the club, he said "at the moment the transfer window is open, and we will see what happens."
#defeat
2 months ago
Jack Buchanan, Chief EFL Editor
Team news is in for this afternoon's FA Community Shield in Cardiff, with the headline news being that both Erling Haaland and Elliot Anderson are in the starting XI for Manchester City.
Arsenal also named a full-strength starting side, featuring Gabriel as well as Summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Caliafori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Madueke. Subsititues: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyökeres.
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovačic, Anderson, ****** yo, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis.
#anderson
Team news is in for this afternoon's FA Community Shield in Cardiff, with the headline news being that both Erling Haaland and Elliot Anderson are in the starting XI for Manchester City.
Arsenal also named a full-strength starting side, featuring Gabriel as well as Summer signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Raya, White, Gabriel, Mosquera, Caliafori, Lewis-Skelly, Guimaraes, Odegaard, Madueke, Tzolis, Madueke. Subsititues: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Merino, Rice, Eze, Dowman, Saka, Gyökeres.
Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly, Kovačic, Anderson, ****** yo, Foden, Doku, Haaland. Substitutes: Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis.
#anderson
3 months ago
Enzo Maresca says he will give his all to help duo Mateo Kovacic and Jack Grealish – while they are still at the club.
Kovacic played against his former club Inter Milan as City suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat following a 1-1 draw against the Italian side in Hong Kong.
But the Croatian is another who could depart the club this summer, and asked about his situation, Maresca said: "Mateo is our player, so the days he's here I will try my best because I think it's my duty to try to help players to give their best.
"So if Mateo is here, I'm happy and we're going to continue to work with him."
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#Help #here #best
Kovacic played against his former club Inter Milan as City suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat following a 1-1 draw against the Italian side in Hong Kong.
But the Croatian is another who could depart the club this summer, and asked about his situation, Maresca said: "Mateo is our player, so the days he's here I will try my best because I think it's my duty to try to help players to give their best.
"So if Mateo is here, I'm happy and we're going to continue to work with him."
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#Help #here #best
3 months ago
Jack Grealish replied to an ESPN UK Instagram post claiming he was left out of City's Asia tour
The 30-year-old clarified he is still recovering from an injury and has not yet returned to training
Forward's message ended with the instruction to ESPN UK to "stop talking poo poo"
Jack Grealish has publicly corrected ESPN UK over an implication that he had been left out of Manchester City's pre-season squad as a deliberate selection decision.
The 30-year-old, who has not played since January due to an ongoing injury, replied directly to an ESPN UK Instagram post that captioned its coverage of the Manchester City's east Asia pre-season tour in a way that gave no indication he was absent through injury rather than by choice.
#injury #asia #replied
The 30-year-old clarified he is still recovering from an injury and has not yet returned to training
Forward's message ended with the instruction to ESPN UK to "stop talking poo poo"
Jack Grealish has publicly corrected ESPN UK over an implication that he had been left out of Manchester City's pre-season squad as a deliberate selection decision.
The 30-year-old, who has not played since January due to an ongoing injury, replied directly to an ESPN UK Instagram post that captioned its coverage of the Manchester City's east Asia pre-season tour in a way that gave no indication he was absent through injury rather than by choice.
#injury #asia #replied
3 months ago
Everton are interested in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap this summer, according to talkSPORT. Everton manager David Moyes wanted to bring the Toffees target to the Hill ****** inson Stadium last summer, holding face-to-face talks with him. However, the 23-year-old opted to join Chelsea after leaving Ipswich Town. Delap scored just one goal in 28 Premier League games last term, and another goal in 13 other appearances. Chelsea are ready to cut their losses and are closing in on a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck.
Delap is set to be available for a transfer, and Everton are monitoring his situation. Moyes will be confident of getting the best out of the Chelsea flop given his track record with youngsters. The Englishman bagged 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich in 2024-25 and could prove to be a quality finisher elsewhere. Everton want attacking reinforcements and they could look to go for Delap in the coming weeks. Both Thierno Barry and Beto have been linked with summer exits.
Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City after his loan spell, and while the Toffees are open to another loan deal, City prefer a permanent sale. Senegalese attacker Iliman Ndiaye has suitors in the Saudi Pro League, and Everton will need more options in attack even if they hold on to him.
#Chelsea #delap #summer
Delap is set to be available for a transfer, and Everton are monitoring his situation. Moyes will be confident of getting the best out of the Chelsea flop given his track record with youngsters. The Englishman bagged 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich in 2024-25 and could prove to be a quality finisher elsewhere. Everton want attacking reinforcements and they could look to go for Delap in the coming weeks. Both Thierno Barry and Beto have been linked with summer exits.
Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City after his loan spell, and while the Toffees are open to another loan deal, City prefer a permanent sale. Senegalese attacker Iliman Ndiaye has suitors in the Saudi Pro League, and Everton will need more options in attack even if they hold on to him.
#Chelsea #delap #summer
3 months ago
Celent has released a new report, entitled AI Everywhere for Value. Authored by senior ******* yst Alenka Grealish, the report concludes that the future of banking belongs to those who see AI and other digital capabilities as foundational for meaningful, intelligent engagement for both customers and employees.
Generative AI isn't a distant vision—it's already scaled and working inside US retail banks, powering more productive employees and richer, faster, and more personalised customer journeys.
Celent dives into several case studies that demonstrate real value being delivered among a global set of financial institutions, and we distil our observations into a set of actionable findings. Banks exploring their options for AI investment and business case development will find this flash report highly informative.
Empowering employees with AI capabilities at scale
Extending value levers beyond efficiency/productivity to revenues
Bank case studies that evidence ******* ulative value, and
#value #case #everywhere
Generative AI isn't a distant vision—it's already scaled and working inside US retail banks, powering more productive employees and richer, faster, and more personalised customer journeys.
Celent dives into several case studies that demonstrate real value being delivered among a global set of financial institutions, and we distil our observations into a set of actionable findings. Banks exploring their options for AI investment and business case development will find this flash report highly informative.
Empowering employees with AI capabilities at scale
Extending value levers beyond efficiency/productivity to revenues
Bank case studies that evidence ******* ulative value, and
#value #case #everywhere