Keys backs Grealish move to Everton

Everton plan a year long loan for Jack Grealish from Manchester City

Keys sees Grealish loan to Everton as revival move

Everton are set to take Jack Grealish on a year long loan from Manchester City. Reports say a deal in principle exists, with a £15m loan fee and questions over wage subsidies not fully disclosed. The move would make Grealish Everton's sixth signing of the summer as the club prepares for a season opener against Leeds United after this weekend’s fixtures.

Richard Keys has weighed in on the potential transfer, saying if the real Grealish turns up at Goodison it would be great business and that the player could become a hero in no time. The England midfielder joined City in 2021 for about £100m and has collected multiple trophies, but his playing time has waned since City’s treble win in 2023. The loan would also raise questions about Everton’s budget and wage structure for the coming season, given the reported fee and the scale of the wage subsidy involved. The move illustrates how top clubs push players on loan to refresh squads without long term commitments while the receiving club takes a calculated risk on revival potential.

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Time will tell whether the gamble pays off.