Grealish lands at Everton on loan

Everton sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City for more than £12m in wages and fees, with the midfielder aiming to revive his England prospects.

Grealish joins Everton on loan to relaunch England hopes

Everton have signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with the deal reported to cost more than £12m in wages and fees. The 29-year-old passed a medical and is set to be part of the squad for the Premier League opener against Leeds, donning the No 18 shirt. Grealish had fallen out of Pep Guardiola’s plans at City and missed recent squads, prompting Everton to act quickly after the green light from the player.

Grealish spoke about the move and its meaning for him, calling the switch massive and stressing his ambition to win a recall to England. He had options elsewhere, including Napoli, but chose Everton after talks with manager David Moyes, who said the loan offers him a platform to show his best form and chase international call-ups.

The deal reflects a growing trend in which clubs lean on marquee loans to reshape a season while bearing large wage costs. Everton bets that Grealish’s experience and familiarity with the league can deliver an immediate on-field lift and intangible benefits like renewed fan engagement. If the move backfires, the club could face financial scrutiny from supporters and critics who question the sustainability of high-profile short-term fixes. The shirt number and Rooney-Gascogne link add cultural weight that could heighten expectations beyond the present season.

Highlights

What this gamble means for Everton will unfold over a season marked by pressure and chance.