Jack Grealish would reportedly favour a return to Everton if Manchester City allow the winger to leave before the transfer window closes.The 30-year-old faces an uncertain future at the Etihad Stadium after starting City’s first two games of the new season on the bench.New manager Enzo Maresca is prepared to sanction a late departure, with Tuesday’s deadline now rapidly approaching.According to the BBC, sources close to the situation believe Everton represent Grealish’s preferred destination despite continued interest from former club Aston Villa.Grealish enjoyed a productive loan spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, registering two goals and six assists from 20 appearances.The England international’s campaign ended prematurely in January after a serious foot injury ruled Grealish out for the remainder of the season.However, Grealish is understood to have enjoyed life on Merseyside and would welcome the opportunity to reunite with David Moyes.Jack Grealish would reportedly favour a return to Everton if Manchester City allow the winger to leave before the transfer window closes | PAEverton chief executive Angus Kinnear recently confirmed that communication with the Manchester City forward had continued after the expiration of the loan agreement.Kinnear said Everton had “remained in contact” with Grealish while considering possible additions before the window shuts.Aston Villa are also believed to retain an interest in bringing the academy graduate back to Villa Park.Jack Grealish has been on the bench for both of Man City’s opening fixtures | PAGrealish captained the boyhood club before completing a British-record £100million move to Manchester City in 2021.Despite interest from both clubs, City sources reportedly insist that no concrete offer has arrived for Grealish this summer.Maresca refused to guarantee the winger’s future on Thursday but stressed that full support would continue for as long as Grealish remained part of the squad.”Jack is here,” Maresca said. “Until the day he is, it is my duty to try and help him to give us the best.”In the next four, five days, we will see what happens. I speak with Jack almost every day.”A potential deal could be complicated by City’s interest in Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye.Jack Grealish spent last season on loan at Everton | PAThe Senegal international has reportedly rejected several contract offers from the Toffees, although the current agreement does not expire until 2029.Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal explored a move earlier this summer, but Ndiaye is understood to have turned down the opportunity.Everton therefore face no immediate pressure to sell one of Moyes’ most important attacking players.Any late approach from Manchester City is expected to be met with a valuation of approximately £70m before Everton would even contemplate allowing Ndiaye to leave.