Manchester City's standout player Jack Grealish has been officially leased to Everton - according to reports by Romano.
Jack Grealish is set to leave Manchester City and join Everton on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy for £50 million [1][4]. This transfer could be a turning point in Everton's season and a pivotal moment for Grealish's career.
For Everton, the addition of Grealish offers a significant boost to their attacking options. The creative winger is expected to add star quality and creativity to their lineup, providing a much-needed injection of talent [3][5]. Everton manager David Moyes has been eager to bring Grealish in, viewing him as a key creative influence to enhance the team's attack alongside other attacking players like Jai and Tiano Barry [3][5]. This signing is seen as a statement of intent by Everton to strengthen their squad substantially.
From Grealish's perspective, the loan move is a crucial opportunity to regain regular playing time, showcase his best form, and re-establish himself in contention for the England World Cup squad. At 29, he has struggled to secure regular minutes at Manchester City due to intense competition under Pep Guardiola, having only made one Premier League start last season and being omitted from the Club World Cup squad [1][2]. Guardiola had indicated Grealish needed to improve his consistency but seemed to have moved on from him by 2025. The loan move to Everton represents a vital chance for Grealish to regain form similar to what earned him a British-record £100 million transfer from Aston Villa in 2021 [2].
Grealish is highly motivated to perform well at Everton to force his way back into England manager Thomas Tuchel's plans ahead of next summer's World Cup [1][2]. He has taken personal steps such as training with a personal coach to optimize his fitness for the upcoming season [1].
Meanwhile, Manchester United has also made a signing from Leipzig, acquiring Benjamin Šeško [6]. The transfer deal has been agreed upon by both clubs.
Elsewhere, PSG has paid €63 million for a transfer involving Zabarnyi, who is set to join Safonov [7]. Álvaro Morata has also agreed to join Como [8].
As the transfer window continues, these moves could shape the landscape of the Premier League and beyond. Grealish is expected to undergo a mandatory medical today and could make his Everton debut in the next league game.
[1] - Sky Sports [2] - The Guardian [3] - ESPN [4] - The Athletic [5] - BBC Sport [6] - Manchester United [7] - Fabrizio Romano [8] - Fabrizio Romano
Bookmakers across Europe are likely to reshape the odds for the Premier League's upcoming season, as Grealish's move to Everton could significantly influence their attack. Meanwhile, Premier League's European-leagues rivals might also experience a shift in predictions for the 2022-2023 football season, as Grealish's return to prominence could potentially bolster Everton's performance.
