Everton agree deal to re-sign Grealish on loan from Man City
Retold by Oddsrama · 1 September 2026
Everton have secured the return of Jack Grealish on another season-long loan deal from Manchester City, with the 30-year-old winger set to complete a medical ahead of Tuesday's transfer deadline. The move reunites Grealish with Goodison Park after a productive first loan spell last season, when he netted twice and provided six assists across 20 appearances before a foot injury derailed his campaign in January.
Grealish had attracted interest from several clubs, including his boyhood outfit Aston Villa, but the England international made clear his preference to stay at Everton. The Toffees' chief executive confirmed they'd remained in touch throughout negotiations, smoothing the path for a swift agreement. City have featured Grealish sparingly this season under Enzo Maresca—just two substitute appearances in the Community Shield and the Bournemouth win—making a temporary exit an ideal solution for all parties.
Everton's move comes as they offload attacking talent in the opposite direction; Iliman Ndiaye is heading to Manchester City in a £65m permanent transfer, leaving Sean Dyche needing reinforcements. The club are also advancing on Monaco striker Folarin Balogun (£40m fee agreed), though their bid to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham has hit a snag over personal terms. From a betting perspective, Grealish's return adds creative punch to Everton's attack as they battle the lower reaches of the table—his proven Premier League experience and assist record could help unlock tighter defences when they host Manchester United on Sunday.
Defender Nathan Patterson, meanwhile, may depart for Italian outfit Torino before the window shuts, with talks ongoing over whether any deal would be permanent or temporary.
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