Everton have reportedly intensified their efforts to secure Manchester City’s Jack Grealish on a loan, undeterred by the England winger’s staggering £300,000-a-week salary. Grealish, who has struggled to find form at the Etihad, is touted to be surplus to requirements following a disappointing season, with City eager to offload the former Aston Villa talisman.
According to The Times, Everton seem unruffled by the hefty wage demands, showing willingness to shoulder a significant portion of the cost. Paul Joyce notes in his report that Grealish, 29, is ‘keen to move’ to Merseyside, with the Toffees hoping the winger will seize the opportunity for a career revival under David Moyes—who has revitalised the team’s ambitions.
Talks continue to ramp up as Everton seek to negotiate a loan agreement that might see them cover at least £12million over the season. Confident that Grealish would relish the chance to prove his worth, the Toffees are pressing ahead with their ambitious pursuit.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are also keen to find a new home for out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The England international had a challenging loan spell at relegated Ipswich Town last year and hasn’t been assigned a squad number for the 2025/26 season by Pep Guardiola. Speculations of interest from former club Leeds United swirl, but the reality of such a move remains uncertain.
In other transfer news, Everton’s focus isn’t solely on Grealish. Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is also on their radar, with discussions underway concerning a potential move for the young talent, who was absent from the Saints’ squad for their Championship opener.
On the pitch, Everton’s pre-season preparations concluded with a narrow 1-0 defeat at home to AS Roma. Post-match, manager Moyes praised the stadium atmosphere, saying, “It is a brilliant football ground, a real step up from Goodison, and hopefully, it will witness top-tier performances as we strengthen both the squad and the infrastructure around it.”
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