He has been continuing his rehabilitation from a stress fracture in his foot and demonstrating the commitment to his recovery that the club's hierarchy have found privately impressive.
The 30-year-old Manchester City loanee suffered the injury in January after a period of fine form, having led Everton to victory over Aston Villa — his former club — in a result that raised the prospect of an England World Cup call-up. Thomas Tuchel stopped him outside the dressing rooms that afternoon for a conversation, but the injury was already developing.
The stress fracture was identified when he sought treatment for a separate calf complaint. He has not played since.
Rather than returning to City or rehabbing privately, Grealish chose to remain at Everton — attending matches, supporting club community initiatives and continuing physical work at the training ground this week, with the building otherwise quiet following the end of the season.
His future is genuinely uncertain. City are undergoing their own post-Guardiola transition under incoming manager Enzo Maresca, who will need to assess whether Grealish fits into his plans. Whether Everton pursue another loan, a permanent purchase or walk away entirely depends on both the player's recovery progress and the fee involved.