DEMARAI GRAY has appeared to take a swipe at his own club Everton amid speculation over his future at Goodison Park.
The forward, 27, has been linked with a move away from the Toffees this summer.
Both Fulham and Crystal Palace were rumoured to be eyeing up a deal for the ex-Leicester man.
Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab were also mooted as potential suitors.
And they could still land the Everton star as their transfer window does not close until Thursday.
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Now Gray has fuelled talk of a Merseyside exit with a post on his Instagram story.
Alongside a picture of someone walking towards a car, he said: "Everton fans have always been great with me but it's so difficult to play for someone who don't show you respect as a person."
Gray's comments come after Sean Dyche explained his absence from Saturday's squad for the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.
The Everton boss said: "It's a bit of everything.
"His fitness, his fitness to play in the side, the situation around him and all the noise.
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"But hopefully over the next couple of weeks that will become clearer, he'll get himself fit and it's a start point."
When asked whether he expects Gray to remain at the club beyond the end of the Saudi window, Dyche added: "I do at this time."
Gray is yet to feature for Everton so far this season despite the Toffees picking up just one point from their opening four games.
Rafa Benitez signed him two years ago for a bargain £1.7million from Bayer Leverkusen.
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The Englishman has contributed 12 goals and six assists in 75 appearances.
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