Sean Dyche has revealed Demarai Gray refused to train in a bid to force through a move away from Everton after the winger claimed he does not respect him. The 27-year-old has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League as well as Besiktas, Crystal Palace, Fulham and LOSC Lille. But following the late deadline day departures of Tom Cannon, Alex Iwobi and Neal Maupay, it was decided that Gray would remain an Everton player.
And now, responding to the post by Gray,
Sean Dyche said: “It’s an unfortunate one because I try to keep our business in-house. I think on this occasion, it’s right to reply. Demarai made it clear that he felt he was getting a move [away from Everton], and he told us a move was done, which was interesting to hear from a player. We reminded him of the truth of the fact that no moves are done without this club’s say so. That’s the truth of it. We look after these players; we look at all the different ways of looking after them. Mental and wellbeing is big, the tactics and technical, the physical. We look at all of that for all these players, and we look after them. When it comes to a time like that, then you go, ‘Well, hang on a minute. You made it clear you didn’t want to train, you didn’t want to be here, and you also said there was a move that was a done deal’. We said it’s not a done deal because this club is the most important. This club will make decisions on the future of you as players and not the other way around. I think it’s right to let our fans know that’s the truth.”
