Overview
- Jack Grealish confirmed his season is over after surgery on a foot stress fracture suffered in January.
- Everton prefer a renewed loan and are set to hold talks with Manchester City, with the £50m buy option not expected to be triggered.
- City are open to a move and would consider a permanent sale, with reports suggesting discussions around a reduced fee of about £20m.
- Grealish’s reported wage package near £500,000 per week complicates a permanent deal, and City have been willing to subsidise salary to facilitate loans.
- Multiple Premier League and European clubs are monitoring the situation, though Grealish is reported to be open to staying at Everton after a productive spell of six assists and two goals.