Everton insider reveals how Jack Grealish forced Toffees switch
Jack Grealish is set to complete a loan move from former Premier League champions Manchester City to Everton.
After struggling for game time at the Etihad Stadium last season, Grealish is on the verge of joining Everton.
The 29-year-old was a key asset for Man City when they won the treble in the 2022/23 season, but made just seven starts in the Premier League last term.
Meanwhile, David Moyes is adding more quality to his ranks after steering Everton clear of relegation last campaign.
Alan Myers reveals how keen Grealish was to join Everton
Moyes has already added creativity to his ranks by signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Grealish will provide the Merseyside outfit with even more attacking prowess, having previously impressed in the Premier League for both Man City and Aston Villa.
After winning three top-flight titles with Pep Guardiola’s side, Grealish appeared more than content to join Everton, despite their more humble aspirations.
Sky Sports’ Alan Myers revealed via X on Monday, 11 August: “From what I hear, Jack Grealish has gone ‘above and beyond’ to make this deal happen, he really wants to join Everton.”
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The driving force behind Grealish’s desire to join Everton was likely that the Merseyside club can offer him significantly more game time than Guardiola’s men.
Meanwhile, even though the former Villa man endured a lack of minutes last term, he still managed a respectable return of three goals and five assists across all competitions.
When Manchester City won the treble in 2022/23, Grealish played more often and notched five goals and 11 assists in 50 appearances.
| Jack Grealish stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 20 |
| Starts | 7 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
Those exploits show what the playmaker can do when he can reach top form.
Meanwhile, the England international impressed for the Three Lions when he played against Finland and Ireland during Lee Carsley’s time as interim boss.
The 29-year-old has not yet featured for his nation since Thomas Tuchel took charge, but he will give the German serious food for thought if he succeeds at Everton.
Elsewhere, the Toffees have been backed to sign Leicester City star James Justin in a Goodison News exclusive.