Jack Grealish has reportedly approved a summer move away from Manchester City after being exiled by Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola sanctioned Man City’s record-breaking £100m move for Grealish back in 2021 and viewed the England star as an integral member of his squad during his first two seasons on the Etihad Stadium.
Grealish helped City win the Premier League during his first season under Guardiola after which starred within the club’s historic treble triumph in 2022-23.
The 29-year-old was a key player for England in addition to Manchester City a few years ago but his profession has stagnated over the past two seasons.
Grealish struggled for game-time last term and was overlooked of Guardiola’s squad for Man City’s pre-season tour.
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Manchester City have informed Grealish that he’s deemed surplus to requirements but his next destination has been removed from clear amid interest from multiple Serie A clubs.
Multiple teams within the Premier League have also expressed in a deal and Everton have emerged because the frontrunners to secure Grealish’s signature.
David Moyes is keen to strengthen his Everton squad ahead of his first full season back as Toffees boss within the club’s recent Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Times say Everton have ramped up their efforts to sign Grealish with a view to sealing a loan deal.
They’ve held further talks with Man City to debate the fees involved, with the previous Premier League champions hoping to recoup as much of Grealish’s £300,000-a-week contract as possible.
The massive fees involved has not delay Everton and there’s a belief that Grealish is open to the move as he looks to revive his profession.
Grealish was gutted to not be included in England’s squad for Euro 2024 and needs to regain his place ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
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Everton were in a relegation battle last season until Moyes replaced Sean Dyche and led the club he managed between 2002 and 2013 to thirteenth within the Premier League.
Moyes welcomed ex-Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to the club in a deal price £28m last week but are struggling to succeed in an agreement with Southampton for Tyler Dibling.
Everton have seen three bids rejected by Southampton and there stays a big discrepancy between the 2 club’s valuations.
After playing their final pre-season friendly at the brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, Everton begin the 2025-26 Premier League campaign next weekend against Leeds United.
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