City have encouraged Grealish to find himself a new club this summer after he was omitted from their Club World Cup squad in the US.
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Grealish has been linked with Napoli in recent days, however Everton are now moving to keep the midfielder in England.
The Independent says the player, himself, would prefer to remain in England.
Talks over a loan arrangement have been raised, with a move within the Northwest potentially suiting Grealish, 29, and his young family.
The prospect of leading Everton out at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium this season could also be a factor in Grealish's thinking as talks ramp up this week.