Jack Grealish has done an impressive job at Everton, and the Merseyside outfit are hoping to sign him permanently in the summer. The English international does not have a future at Manchester City, and he needs to leave. Joining Everton permanently would be ideal for him.
However, according to a report by Football Insider, multiple Premier League clubs are keen on signing the 30-year-old playmaker, and Everton will face intense competition for his signature in the summer.
Pete O’Rourke has claimed, “I’m sure there’s other Premier League clubs who will be monitoring his situation at City as well. “As I said he’s got back to his best form during that loan spell at Everton as well so there’ll be other clubs who will be keeping tabs on his long-term situation as well.
“Not just in the Premier League, but in Europe because he has impressed with Everton. I think you probably have to say that Everton are in pole position to sign Grealish if he does end up leaving Man City. The positive news for Everton here is that Grealish is very much open for a return to Everton.
“He’s really enjoyed his time at the club, which has obviously been cut short by this injury which was a big blow to him and a big blow for Everton as well. He has performed well for Everton, six assists and two goals in 20 Premier League appearances, he’s really enjoying working under David Moyes.”
The 30-year-old is well settled at Everton, and it is fair to assume that he will prefer to join them in the summer. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. The Englishman is a quality player who needs regular game time. Manchester City will not be able to provide him with that opportunity.
Grealish is clearly valued at Everton, and returning to the club would be ideal for him. He will be able to compete at a high-level regularly. At 30, he will not want to sit on the bench and be a squad player. Everton could provide him with a prominent role, and the move would be ideal for all parties. However, the threat of other Premier League clubs leaves the Toffees in a spot of bother.
It will be interesting to see whether Manchester City are willing to sanction his permanent departure for a reasonable fee. They paid around £100 million to sign the player, but the move has not worked out at all. City will not be able to recoup that money from his departure. They will have to accept a substantial loss on their investment.
