David Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes is set to have a new-look midfield at the Hill Dickinson Stadium next season but could look to bring one familiar face back to Merseyside.
The Toffees confirmed the departure of stalwart Idrissa Gueye last month and beat serious Premier League competition to recruit the in-demand Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for a fee that could rise to £24 million.
Christian Norgaard is expected to be next through the door after a deal was struck with Arsenal over the weekend and there is plenty of speculation that Iliman Ndiaye could leave.
Everton keen on Jack Grealish reunion
Jack Grealish
Should the Senegalese winger leave Everton, then Moyes may not need to look far for a replacement. The Sun claims that the Toffees are keen to bring Manchester City man Jack Grealish back to the club on a loan deal.
The 30-year-old, described as 'phenomenal', enjoyed a successful run of games under the Scotsman last term, before a foot injury ended his season in January. Grealish scored two goals and picked up six assists in 22 outings for the club.
The midfielder has returned to Manchester City but is unlikely to feature under Enzo Maresca, having been frozen out of the side by former manager Pep Guardiola.
Everton are said to view a return loan for Grealish as a realistic and risk-free move, given their knowledge of the player from his loan spell.
Moyes had been tight-lipped over a potential move to loan Grealish again.
Speaking last season, he said: "Obviously we like Jack a lot. We've looked after Jack all the time since his injury.
"He is incredibly well liked inside and outside the building, but ultimately, he is not our player, he is Man City's player. We've had him on loan for a year and I have to say we've enjoyed having him."
Atletico Madrid also tracking Manchester City man
Manchester City winger Jack Grealish in action
The Toffees may have to move quickly to make that a reality, with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid also said to be considering a move for the player, alongside Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
Diego Simeone's side are known to be admirers of Grealish's work rate and view the player as a good tactical fit for the system employed at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico have previously signed and had success with English players in Kieran Trippier and Conor Gallagher.
Grealish would face a battle for game time in the Spanish capital, with Atletico already signing Lee Kang-In from Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Alex Baena, Thiago Almada and Ademola Lookman are also in the squad.
Grealish has returned to training following that serious foot injury but was not part of the Manchester City pre-season tour of Hong Kong and Seoul. He has since been training with RCD Mallorca as he waits for a summer move. Saudi clubs Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli and Neom are reportedly tracking the case, as too are sides in the MLS.