Everton have intensified their pursuit of Manchester City\u2019s Jack Grealish, progressing loan discussions as David Moyes looks to add proven attacking quality ahead of the new Premier League season. Sources inside the negotiations say Grealish is open to a move that would offer regular minutes and a platform to rebuild form.<\/p>\n
Grealish, who turns 30 next month, has been told by Pep Guardiola that he will not enjoy regular minutes at the Etihad this season. His fall down the pecking order has left him seeking an opportunity to restore his reputation, and Everton believe they can offer that chance.<\/p>\n
Financial hurdles remain significant. Initial talks have revealed that City want to recover as much of Grealish\u2019s \u00a3300,000-a-week salary as possible. That equates to an annual commitment of at least \u00a312 million. Despite that burden, Everton have remained engaged in negotiations.<\/p>\n
Sources also say Grealish is motivated by the chance to play consistently ahead of next summer\u2019s World Cup, where he hopes to force his way into Thomas Tuchel\u2019s England plans. Under Moyes, the winger would be given licence to influence games, a role he played during City\u2019s Treble-winning campaign in 2022-23 when he was instrumental in their Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup triumphs.<\/p>\n
“It will take time to get adapted to it completely,” Moyes said, speaking about the club\u2019s readiness for the season ahead. “It is a brilliant football ground. It is a great stadium and, hopefully, it gets a chance to see some really good players and teams in the future.” <\/p>\n
Everton\u2019s activity elsewhere has been marked by frustration. The club have seen three bids for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling rejected, the latest worth around \u00a337 million including add-ons. Southampton are said to want \u00a345 million plus a further \u00a35 million in bonuses and a 25 per cent sell-on clause. Dibling is thought to be open to the move, but Southampton\u2019s demands have stalled progress and Everton are keeping alternative targets under review with the right flank a priority.<\/p>\n
Saturday\u2019s third and final test event at the 52,000-capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium ended in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Roma but delivered minutes for returning and new players. Jarrad Branthwaite returned from injury and Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Charly Alcaraz all started as Farhad Moshiri watched on. Moyes described the stadium as a \u201creal positive step\u201d for the club, adding, “We need to build a team and lots of bits behind the team need to get done as well.” <\/p>\n
Securing Grealish would be a clear statement of intent, but the wage demands and broader squad needs mean the move carries notable risk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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