Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish is reportedly set to join Everton on a season-long loan deal with a purchase option this summer.
According to a report by The Athletic, Everton have reached an agreement to sign 29-year-old Manchester City misfit Jack Grealish. The English international will now undergo his medical with Everton before completing the move.
Grealish will join Everton on a loan deal with a purchase option. It remains to be seen if he can revive his career with regular playing time at Everton. The Merseyside outfit will sign him on loan with an option to buy him permanently for £50 million. If the 29-year-old manages to impress at Everton, they might secure a permanent move for him.
There is no doubt that Grealish is a quality player, having proven himself in the Premier League before. During his time at Aston Villa, he was regarded as one of the league’s finest midfielders. However, the Englishman’s development has stalled recently, and he has struggled for regular game time at Manchester City, with some underwhelming performances. It will be interesting to see how his situation evolves.
Signing Grealish on loan with an option to buy makes the acquisition relatively low risk with significant potential upside. It will be interesting to see if he can reignite his career after securing a move away from Manchester City. There is no doubt that he is talented and still at the peak of his career.
Grealish could be ideal for Everton
Meanwhile, Everton need more creativity in the final third. They require a player who can create opportunities and score goals. The 29-year-old England international will be determined to showcase his qualities, and his hunger to succeed will be a valuable asset.
Everton performed well during the second half of this past season, and they will hope to push for a top-half finish. They need quality reinforcements to continue progressing. Grealish has extensive experience of Premier League football, and he will look to get back to his best.
At Everton, he will be able to perform without being put under too much pressure. At Manchester City, the weight of his pricetag weighed heavily on him. Meanwhile, the Toffees may not be done, and recent reports have linked them with Tyler Dibling.