The £1.7 million player has been closely associated with a Goodison Park departure this summer, with clubs like Crystal Palace and Fulham showing interest.
According to the Liverpool Echo, a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal appeared to be the most likely outcome of the transfer saga going on at the time, but Everton were reportedly unwilling to accept the move. Gray’s departure.
Indeed, despite not being in the squad for the opening games of the season, Sean Dyche hinted after Saturday’s draw against Sheffield United that he hopes to reinvigorate the 27-year-old.
When asked about Gray’s absence that day, Dyche said the striker’s fitness was the reason for his absence, saying:
“It was a little bit about everything – his fitness, his fitness to play in the team, the circumstances around him and all the noise.
Hopefully in the next few weeks it will become clear and he will be back to where he started.
When asked if Demarai Gray would stay at the club, he added:
“I’m working on it right now.”
Demarai Gray leaving Everton now seems to be the best option after the social media explosion
The winger, though, later took to his Instagram account and lashed out at coach Sean Dyche, posting:
“Everton fans have always been great to me but it’s hard to play against someone who doesn’t show you respect.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabia’s transfer window is open until September 7, the possibility of leaving is still very large, given the “verbal agreement” that was previously signed with Al Shabab.
With Alex Iwobi’s move to Fulham in a £22m deal, Gray’s value in the team has increased, but while the relationship between the Jamaica international and Sean Dyche can no longer be mended, I still hope waiting to see the 27-year-old sign for Fulham. Saudi Arabia on Thursday night.
