Jack Grealish and Everton boss David Moyes
Jack Grealish and Everton boss David Moyes
The Manchester City star spent last season on loan at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and was a fan favourite.
Grealish notched two goals and six assists before a fractured foot ended his campaign in January.
David Moyes was eyeing a last-minute swoop for the 30-year-old given his recovery issues and the wages that he is on at the Etihad Stadium.
The Merseysiders did not want to pay his salary while he was not fully fit, but that stance may come back to haunt them.
However, a new bid may force the Toffees' hand in the race for the former Aston Villa man and leave their plans in tatters.
Who has entered the race for Jack Grealish's signature?
The L3 outfit need to get a move on in their attempts to resign Grealish.
He reportedly loves the Blues after the relationship he formed with the fans and his teammates last time around.
He has hinted at a move to the Toffees all summer, but now Premier League rivals Sunderland have entered the race.
David Ornstein claimed on Wednesday that the Black Cats have made a loan bid for the winger.
🚨 EXCL: Sunderland submit offer to sign Jack Grealish from Manchester City. Bid for 30yo winger loan with #MCFC covering part of salary + possibility to become permanent next summer when contract ends. #SAFC pursuing Igor Paixao in parallel @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/RzQWmRrQ9t
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 26, 2026
His report states that City would cover a portion of the wages, and it is possible that the deal becomes permanent next summer.