Everton are now stepping up their interest in Manchester City’s Jack Grealish in the final weeks of the window.
David Moyes has experienced some frustrating transfer news in recent hours as Everton look to bring in some new faces.
The 62-year-old is now just a matter of days out from the curtain raiser against Leeds United at Elland Road.
And Moyes is worried he may not have enough new signings at Everton, after what has been a slow summer transfer market.
Everton have made their move for Tyler Dibling this week, but the Blues have hit a real stumbling block.
With Southampton now demanding a whopping £50m for the youngster, Everton are focusing on a move for Grealish.
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Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed Grealish has been working incredibly hard on his fitness this summer, as he looks set to depart Man City.
The winger is looking to make a return to the England squad ahead of next year’s World Cup, and Everton could provide him with the minutes he needs to impress.
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On Tuesday, a video emerged of Grealish walking out to an open training session at City, with Simon Bajkowski admitting he received one of the loudest receptions from the crowd.
It could cost Everton around £12m in loan fees to sign Grealish this summer, which may put a number of clubs off.
However, the winger is clearly ready to go for the new season as he has been looking to return to City in great shape.
Despite some recent struggles, this is a player who remains a fan favourite at the Etihad.
The Friedkins want to make a statement signing for Everton, and this is a player who could really excite the fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton must pounce on Grealish after Tyler Dibling setback
If Southampton are going to play hardball over Dibling, then Everton would be doing the right thing in walking away.
It could be a deal which may be revisited later in the market to see whether the Saints shift their stance.
But Everton could spend £50m on a lot this summer, given the needs on Merseyside to bolster squad numbers.
The reaction at the City training sessions says all Everton fans need to know about Grealish.
He is a player who the Hill Dickinson crowd could certainly get behind this season as the Friedkins look to take the club forward.
After years of struggles on Merseyside, this could be a signing which could galvanise the club’s fresh start.