**Jack Grealish Set to Join Everton in Shock Transfer, Top Reporters Claim**
Jack Grealish is reportedly on the verge of a sensational move to Everton from Manchester City, with top football reporters confirming the transfer is gaining momentum. The 29-year-old winger, who has struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola, is said to favour a switch to Goodison Park over other interested clubs, including Newcastle United and Aston Villa, his boyhood club.
According to *MailSport* and *FootyInsider*, Everton have emerged as serious contenders to secure Grealish’s signature, with negotiations underway for a potential loan deal due to his £300,000-per-week wages. Manchester City are open to letting the England international leave, with a reported £40m price tag for a permanent transfer, though Everton are pushing for a temporary move to ease financial constraints.
BBC’s chief football writer Phil McNulty noted, “Everton are aware there’s a deal to be done for Grealish, but it would require City to cover a significant portion of his salary.” The Toffees, under David Moyes, see Grealish as a marquee signing to bolster their attacking options ahead of their move to the new stadium.
Grealish’s lackluster 2024/25 season, where he managed just three goals and five assists in 33 appearances, led to his omission from City’s Club World Cup squad. Despite this, Moyes believes he can revive Grealish’s career, offering the creative spark Everton need. The player’s desire to stay in the North West could give Everton an edge in the race.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Everton are ready to negotiate with City, while Wayne Veysey of *FootyInsider* claimed Grealish prefers the Merseyside club over European suitors like Napoli. The transfer could be finalized before City’s pre-season starts on July 28, per the *Manchester Evening News*
Former England international Stuart Pearce backed the move, suggesting a fresh start at Everton could help Grealish reclaim his England spot for the 2026 World Cup. “He needs regular football to shine again,” Pearce told GOAL. With Everton’s ambition and Grealish’s talent, this could be a match made in heaven.
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