David Moyes’s Everton reportedly seem to have decided against signing Manchester City outcast Jack Grealish on a permanent basis.
After falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, Jack Grealish ended up joining Everton on a season-long loan. He has done a decent job so far, and reports suggest the Toffees could push to sign him permanently.
However, according to a report from Football Insider, Everton have decided to cool their interest in signing the English international permanently. The Merseyside club do not view the move as good value for money.
After a disappointing 2024/25 season where he racked up just over 1,500 minutes of first-team action, Grealish was desperate to join a club where he could have a more prominent role. He was hoping to revive his career at Everton.
The 30-year-old was off to a flying start as he contributed towards four goals in his first three league outings and ended up winning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August. However, he hasn’t been able to replicate those performances ever since.
Everton decide against triggering the buy-option
He has only managed two more goal contributions in his next 13 league outings. While he has been a regular starter for Moyes and has done a decent job overall, his performances haven’t convinced the manager about triggering the buy option.
Everton agreed on a £50 million buy option when they secured his services on loan. Given the high price tag and his massive wages, the Toffees do not consider this deal to be good value for money. Since he is already 30, he is unlikely to get any better, and they won’t be able to recoup their investment in the future.
The Merseyside club have decided against going ahead with it. The only way they agree to make the move permanent is if City reduce the price tag significantly. Given the kind of role he has had under Moyes, Grealish would love to join them on a permanent basis, but it all might come down to his form in the second half and the finances involved.