Jack Grealish is heading back to Everton. In a dramatic transfer-deadline-day development, Everton have agreed a deal with Manchester City to bring the England international back to Merseyside on a season-long loan, with the move set to be completed after the final formalities.
The 30-year-old winger is returning to a club where he enjoyed an encouraging spell last season, despite his campaign being cut short by a foot injury. Before the setback, Grealish had quickly become an influential figure for Everton, producing two goals and six assists in 22 appearances. His performances had given supporters plenty of reasons to believe that the move could eventually become a permanent one, but Everton opted against triggering the option to buy him at the end of his previous loan.
Grealish’s return also comes at a crucial moment for Everton, who are reshaping their squad on transfer deadline day. Manchester City have agreed a deal worth up to £65 million for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, creating a significant attacking vacancy that Grealish’s arrival could help address. The former Aston Villa captain brings Premier League experience, creativity and the ability to operate from wide positions, giving Everton another attacking option as they prepare for the remainder of the campaign.
For Grealish, the move represents an opportunity to revive his career and rediscover the form that made him one of English football’s most recognisable attacking players. Since joining Manchester City from Aston Villa for a reported £100 million, he has won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup. However, regular first-team opportunities have become harder to secure, making another spell at Everton an attractive opportunity to play more consistently and regain momentum.
Everton supporters will now wait eagerly for the final confirmation as Grealish prepares to begin his second spell with the club. His familiarity with the team, supporters and surroundings could allow him to settle quickly, while Everton will hope he can reproduce the creativity and attacking impact he showed before his injury last season. With deadline-day drama reaching its climax, Grealish’s return has emerged as one of the headline moves of the window and could prove to be one of Everton’s most important pieces of business this season.
