Everton agree deal to re-sign Grealish on loan from Man City

WHAT HAPPENED
Everton have reached an agreement to bring Jack Grealish back to Goodison Park on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 30-year-old is due to undergo a medical and the clubs expect the transfer to be finalised before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST deadline.

Grealish spent much of last season at Everton on a similar loan, contributing two goals and six assists in 20 appearances before a foot injury ended his campaign in January.

KEY CONTEXT
Grealish had been linked with other clubs, including his former team Aston Villa, but Everton were his preferred destination; chief executive Angus Kinnear told BBC Radio Merseyside he had “remained in contact” with the player. Everton are actively reshaping their attack as Iliman Ndiaye is expected to move to Manchester City in a deal reported at £65m. The club are also close to signing Monaco and United States forward Folarin Balogun for about £40m, while a bid to re-sign Richarlison from Tottenham has stalled over personal terms.

Grealish joined Manchester City from Aston Villa for £100m in August 2021 and has made two appearances for Enzo Maresca’s side this season, coming off the bench in the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and in the Premier League win over Bournemouth.

WHY IT MATTERS
The move would give Everton an experienced Premier League winger who previously impacted their attack before his injury. It also appears to be part of a wider transfer window scramble to replace outgoing players and reinforce the squad ahead of the deadline.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Whether Grealish passes his medical and the loan is completed before the 23:00 BST deadline.
- Confirmation of Iliman Ndiaye’s move to Manchester City and the potential arrival of Folarin Balogun.
- Progress on Everton’s attempts to re-sign Richarlison, which the source says has stalled over personal terms.
- The situation over Nathan Patterson, where talks with Torino are ongoing and it is unclear if any move would be a loan or permanent.
- Everton’s next fixture is at home to Manchester United on Sunday (14:00 BST).

KEY FACTS
- Everton have agreed a season-long loan deal to re-sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City.
- Grealish is 30 and is due to have a medical; the move is expected before Tuesday’s 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
- Last season at Everton: 20 appearances, 2 goals and 6 assists; season ended by a foot injury in January.
- Iliman Ndiaye is expected to move to Manchester City for about £65m; Everton are also close to signing Folarin Balogun for around £40m.
- Nathan Patterson is in talks with Torino; it is not yet clear whether any deal would be a loan or permanent.