Manchester City supporters have made their feelings clear over the latest development surrounding Jack Grealish and a possible Everton loan, with many fans questioning why the club should accept another temporary departure rather than secure a permanent sale.
Everton are now optimistic about reaching an agreement to take Grealish back on loan after offering to cover around 90% of his wages. Manchester City, however, have reportedly preferred a permanent transfer throughout the summer.
That difference has become the central issue among supporters.
After City Xtra shared the latest update, the responses ranged from surprise at Everton’s willingness to cover such a significant proportion of Grealish’s salary to frustration that City could still be left responsible for part of his wages without receiving a permanent transfer fee.
For many supporters, the message was simple: if Everton want Grealish badly enough, they should buy him.
‘Sell him’ – City fans want a permanent solution
LandOfDavid provided perhaps the simplest verdict of the entire conversation:
“Sell him.”
There was no complicated analysis or negotiation strategy attached to the response.
The supporter simply wants Manchester City to find a permanent solution.
That view has become increasingly understandable as Grealish’s future remains unresolved. City appear ready to reshape the squad under Enzo Maresca, and moving players who are no longer central to the manager’s plans could be just as important as bringing new players into the Etihad.
A loan gives City some financial relief if Everton cover most of the wages.
However, it does not completely resolve the situation.
Grealish would technically remain a Manchester City player, leaving another decision to be made about his future later.
That is exactly what some supporters want to avoid.
‘They should cover 100% of his wages’
Jacob, lawyer was particularly unhappy with the reported financial terms.
The supporter wrote:
“They should cover 100% of his wages. Ridiculous that we accept those terms for a loan deal.”
It is one of the clearest criticisms of the proposed arrangement.
Everton covering 90% would represent a substantial contribution, but City fans are asking why their club should pay anything at all if Grealish is going to spend the season playing elsewhere.
From the supporters’ perspective, the argument is straightforward.
If Everton want the player, they should take on the entire financial commitment.
Anything less leaves Manchester City paying a portion of the salary of a footballer who is helping another Premier League club.
That is difficult for some fans to accept.
‘90% of his wages is crazy’
Interestingly, the same figure produced an entirely different reaction from Cyrus.
He wrote:
“90% of his wages is crazy, what are Everton doing 💀”
The response attracted 469 likes.
Instead of criticising Manchester City, Cyrus appeared surprised that Everton would be willing to take on such a large proportion of Grealish’s salary.
It demonstrates the unusual nature of the situation.
City supporters can simultaneously believe that Everton’s offer is financially significant while also insisting that their own club should demand even better terms.
That is the challenge facing Manchester City.
A deal must make financial sense, but it must also help the club move forward under Maresca.
‘SELL SELL SELL’
The strongest frustration perhaps came from sanesou.
The supporter wrote:
“Should be fkng illegal to loan players. SELL SELL SELL.”
The post then expanded into wider criticism of City’s transfer activity, expressing disappointment that Grealish could leave only temporarily while other possible squad changes had not happened.
Whatever supporters think about the wider comments, the opening message is impossible to misunderstand.
They want permanence.
For some fans, repeated loans simply postpone decisions that eventually need to be made anyway.
A permanent departure would remove Grealish’s wages from City’s books and provide certainty for everyone involved.
‘If you like him sign him permanently’
Skybluegiant made almost exactly the same point in calmer terms:
“If you like him sign him permanently.”
That may be the response that best summarises the mood.
Everton’s willingness to cover 90% of Grealish’s wages clearly demonstrates a serious level of interest.
City fans therefore want to know why the conversation should stop at another loan.
If Everton value the winger and believe he can make a major contribution, supporters believe a permanent offer should follow.
For Manchester City, such an agreement would allow the club to move into the next phase of its rebuild without uncertainty over Grealish’s long-term future.
‘Just do it – let him go’
James Trafford biggest fan took a slightly different position.
The response was:
“Just do it. Let him go.”
That comment received 222 likes.
For this group of supporters, the exact structure of the agreement may be less important than simply resolving the situation.
They appear tired of the speculation.
Grealish’s future has remained a major talking point throughout the summer, and supporters now want a conclusion before the transfer window closes.
Whether that comes through a permanent transfer or a loan, some fans simply want City and the player to move forward.
Grealish still has supporters questioning the deal
Not every reaction was exclusively about wanting him sold.
Some supporters are questioning whether accepting 90% wage coverage is actually sensible when City had reportedly hoped to secure a permanent departure.
Ish commented:
“90% when they will get him for free”
The post reflects concern about the longer-term economics of the situation.
If Grealish leaves temporarily rather than permanently, City risk delaying the moment when they can receive meaningful value for the winger.
From a squad-planning perspective, that is an important consideration.
A permanent transfer provides certainty.
A loan can provide short-term relief but potentially creates another question several months later.
Grealish’s future divides City fans
The tone of the reactions also demonstrates how dramatically opinions around Grealish have changed.
The England international arrived at Manchester City with enormous expectations.
At his best, his ability to retain possession, win fouls and control matches from the left side has been valuable.
However, supporters are now increasingly looking towards the future.
Maresca has inherited the responsibility of building his own Manchester City side after succeeding Pep Guardiola, and that means difficult decisions will inevitably be required.
Players who played major roles during previous seasons cannot automatically be guaranteed the same importance in the new era.
For supporters demanding a sale, this is simply part of the natural evolution of the squad.
Fans remain frustrated by City’s transfer business
David Ruben Aguero described the situation as:
“Pathetic.”
The supporter also suggested that Grealish should have been included in a potential arrangement involving Ndiaye.
That reaction reflects a wider frustration that has appeared repeatedly among City supporters during the closing stages of the transfer window.
Fans are not evaluating each move in isolation.
They are connecting departures to potential arrivals.
They want to know whether selling or loaning Grealish will create room for another attacker.
They want to know whether City’s incoming business is finished.
And they want to understand the bigger strategy behind Maresca’s squad rebuild.
One fan raises the Liverpool question
JEFF offered an interesting response:
“So what if Liverpool says they not selling him again”
The comment appears to reference Manchester City’s reported pursuit of Cody Gakpo.
That is an important consideration for supporters.
If City allow Grealish to leave, the expectation may be that another attacking player arrives.
But transfer markets are unpredictable.
If Liverpool were to change their position on Gakpo, City could potentially find themselves having moved one forward out without securing their desired replacement.
That explains why some supporters are cautious about the timing.
Selling players is one part of squad management.
Replacing them is another.
A deal Everton appear determined to make
What stands out most from the reaction is that supporters view Everton’s reported willingness to cover 90% of Grealish’s wages as evidence of serious interest.
For some City fans, that should be used as leverage.
If Everton are willing to commit financially to another loan, perhaps Manchester City should push harder for a permanent agreement.
The preference among the supporters sampled is certainly leaning that way.
“Sell him.”
“SELL SELL SELL.”
“If you like him sign him permanently.”
Those comments all communicate essentially the same message.
Manchester City need a clean resolution
For Maresca, resolving Grealish’s future could provide greater clarity heading into the season.
The new Manchester City head coach is attempting to shape the squad around his own tactical demands.
That process inevitably involves deciding which established players remain part of the project and which should move elsewhere.
Grealish’s situation now appears increasingly likely to end with another spell at Everton if an agreement can be completed.
For the player, regular football could provide exactly what he needs.
For Everton, they would be getting a player they clearly value.
The question for City supporters is whether another loan really represents the best possible outcome.
City fans deliver their verdict on Grealish
Judging by the reaction to City Xtra’s update, Manchester City supporters would overwhelmingly prefer certainty.
Many want Grealish sold permanently.
Others would accept the loan simply because they want his future resolved.
And some cannot believe Everton are prepared to cover 90% of his substantial wages in the first place.
What supporters do not appear to want is another prolonged saga.
As the transfer window reaches its decisive stage, Manchester City now face a significant decision.
Accept Everton’s loan proposal and remove almost all of Grealish’s salary from the wage bill for the season, or continue searching for the permanent transfer the club has reportedly wanted all summer.
For many fans, however, there is no debate.
Their message to Everton is remarkably straightforward:
If you want Jack Grealish, sign him permanently.
