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Everton Approach Man City Over Loan Deal for Jack Grealish
Everton make move to secure Grealish loan
Everton have made an approach to Manchester City to discuss the possibility of a loan deal for England international Jack Grealish, as reported by Sky Sports. Initial talks are under way, with both clubs exploring how the financial structure could work, particularly in relation to Grealish's £300,000-per-week wages.
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Discussions are still at an early stage, and any agreement is expected to develop later in the transfer window. Grealish, now 29, is actively seeking more game time ahead of next summer's World Cup and has already begun working with a personal trainer to ensure he is fully fit for the new season.
Moyes an admirer of Grealish's qualities
David Moyes is said to be a long-standing admirer of Grealish, and his interest has led Everton to consider a loan deal that would add much-needed creativity to their attacking options. Pep Guardiola has not offered assurances over the winger's future at the Etihad after a season that saw him make just one Premier League start.
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Grealish was also an unused substitute in City's FA Cup Final defeat to Crystal Palace, underlining how far he has fallen down the pecking order since his £100 million move in 2021.
Salary structure key to negotiations
Everton's financial constraints mean the primary focus now centres on how Grealish's wages could be shared. 'It would be difficult for Everton to afford all of his wages,' Sky Sports reported, suggesting that City may have to subsidise a significant portion of the salary if the deal is to go ahead.
Whether a compromise can be reached will determine if Grealish makes a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. His motivation to force his way into England manager Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad will likely play a role in driving discussions forward.
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This feels like another big-name rumour with more fantasy than feasibility. Jack Grealish is a marquee player, no question, but one who earns a marquee wage. £300,000 a week? That figure alone sounds like a dealbreaker.
Yes, there's ambition in this approach, and there is something admirable about the club trying to bring in a player with Grealish's pedigree. But the wage structure at Everton is already stretched. The idea of City subsidising a majority of the salary is appealing, but not something fans feel confident will materialise.
The concerns do not stop at finances either. Grealish has not been in regular form or rhythm for some time. His fitness might be improving under a personal trainer, but Premier League sharpness is a different story. Would he be joining Everton as a talisman or a rehabilitation project?
For all the talent, many supporters will worry this is a distraction from more pressing needs in the squad. The midfield remains thin, and there is still uncertainty at centre-forward. Spending time and energy chasing Grealish feels like a luxury move for a club not currently in a luxurious position.
Cautious optimism? Perhaps. Blind belief? Definitely not.