Jack Grealish agrees to ‘financial sacrifices’ to complete Everton transfer

Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has agreed to ‘financial sacrifices’ to get a deal with Everton over the line, according to new reports.

The move marks the end of a turbulent period in Grealish’s City career, with the 29-year-old having struggled for consistent minutes in Pep Guardiola’s squad, particularly over the course of last season.

Despite flashes of creative talent, competition from the likes of Jeremy Doku and Savinho in particular left Grealish on the fringes of the line-up, sparking speculation about a potential exit. Everton’s long-standing interest has now materialised into a deal that suits all parties.

City had been open to a loan, aware that Grealish’s form and fitness needed regular game time to be restored. Everton, meanwhile, were keen to make a statement signing ahead of their long-awaited move to the brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium.

As for manager David Moyes, the Scotsman has a track record of revitalising experienced Premier League players, and sees Jack Grealish as a key creative outlet for a team that struggled for attacking fluency last season.

The deal also fits into City’s broader summer plans, which have seen the club trim their squad of fringe players. Grealish follows Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne in departing, while City continue to monitor other exits including James McAtee and Kalvin Phillips.

According to a new report from MailSport, Jack Grealish has agreed to a number of ‘financial sacrifices’ to push through a loan move from Manchester City to Everton, going ‘above and beyond’ to make a deal happen.

Having completed his Everton medical on Monday, ahead of signing for the club on Tuesday, it is detailed that the England international is eager to put himself in contention to face Leeds United in the club’s Premier League opener.

It is further detailed that the 29-year-old has been convinced by manager David Moyes that Everton can provide him with the platform to rekindle his form and stake a claim for Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad next year.

From here, the focus will be on how quickly Grealish can adapt to Everton’s style and integrate into Moyes’ setup. His ability to drive at defenders, win fouls, and create chances could be a decisive factor, especially given Everton’s tricky run of opening fixtures.

For City, Grealish’s loan exit may offer financial relief and could be revisited next summer depending on his performances at Goodison Park. If he impresses, Everton may explore a permanent deal, with a £50 million buy-option included in the agreement.

Either way, this move represents a fresh chapter for both Jack Grealish and Everton, and for England fans it adds another subplot in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, as the midfielder aims to remind the footballing world of his quality.