Everton Lunchtime Round-Up, Sunday 1st November 2026: Grealish Discipline Saga Deepens as Fresh Claims Emerge

The big talking point remains Jack Grealish’s absence from Everton’s Carabao Cup win over Newcastle, with David Moyes facing a familiar test in handling the winger after he was dropped for a breach of club discipline (Read Everton). It’s being reported that Grealish missed a training session without permission in the days beforehand (Read Everton), and further claims have now emerged, with The S*n reporting he spent time away from the club in the build-up to the Newcastle game (Read Everton). Moyes will no doubt be keen to draw a line under the issue quickly given how well things have been going on the pitch.

On the transfer front, there’s been chatter about Thierno Barry’s long-term future, with a prediction doing the rounds suggesting the club may already have a replacement lined up, despite Barry being the only recognised senior striker at Moyes’ disposal and having scored seven goals already this season (Liverpool Echo). Elsewhere, Everton are said to be keeping tabs on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, with reports suggesting a January move away from Selhurst Park is becoming more likely as the striker weighs up his options, though he’s thought to prefer staying in the Premier League (Read Everton).

Away from the pitch, Everton legend Peter Reid was at Goodison Park for the 35th Dixie Dean Memorial Award Evening, where he outlined three things he believes the club need to get right to return to success (Liverpool Echo). And for fans eyeing up the new kit, there’s a flash sale offering 40% off the 26/27 home shirt, but it’s only running until Monday (Liverpool Echo).

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