Jack Grealish transfer talks: Everton seeks £5‑10 m deal, City expects £50 m

Everton are preparing to sign Jack Grealish on a permanent deal after his successful loan spell, but the club says it can only afford a fee of £5‑10 million. Manchester City, who purchased the England winger for about £100 million, have indicated a valuation around £50 million, creating a large gap between the two sides.

Everton manager David Moyes has stressed the club’s strict budget discipline and is looking for a “financial compromise” that could see the fee reduced to somewhere between £15‑20 million, with player wages also needing to be trimmed. The negotiations are complicated by Grealish’s ongoing recovery from a foot injury that ended his previous season early.

Manchester City remain open to selling Grealish despite recent managerial changes, but have not ruled out keeping the player if a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached. Both clubs acknowledge that any deal will hinge on the player’s fitness and the ability to bridge the substantial price difference.