David Moyes has refused to be drawn on Jack Grealish’s future amid growing speculation linking the Manchester City winger with a return to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Reports have suggested Grealish has identified Everton as his preferred destination if City decide he is no longer needed before the transfer window shuts.

Speaking at his weekly press conference before Everton’s trip to Bournemouth, Moyes said: "We are in the recruitment business and we are looking to see if we can bring some players in if possible.

"But there’s no guarantee and to name one person would be wrong. Jack’s not at our club. He was brilliant for us, a great boy, but not for us to talk about because he’s at another club."

Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton, but his spell on Merseyside was cut short after he needed surgery on a broken foot in February.

Before suffering that injury, Grealish recorded two goals and six assists in 20 Premier League appearances for the Toffees.

He has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract and has been strongly linked with a move away before the transfer deadline, with Sunderland and Grealish’s boyhood club Aston Villa also reportedly interested in the winger.

Moyes also played down speculation surrounding Illiman Ndiaye, who is said to be a target for City, adding: "We’re certainly not in a hurry to sell our best players, that’s for sure."

James Garner could push for a place in the starting line-up after coming through the midweek Carabao Cup win over Preston, although Tim Iroegbunam is still sidelined.

Meanwhile, Moyes wants Everton to continue the strong away form that saw them rank seventh on their travels during the 2025/26 campaign.

"We hope that we can follow it up and do as well as we did last year away from home," said Moyes. "We always travelled with a great away support and they got some really good days last year."

Everton have started the season well, beating Crystal Palace last weekend before overcoming Preston in the Carabao Cup.

After Saturday’s meeting with Bournemouth, Everton are scheduled to host Manchester United next weekend.