Everton have struck a deal to bring Jack Grealish back to Goodison Park on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The 30-year-old winger is scheduled for a medical, with the move anticipated to be finalised before Tuesday's 23:00 BST transfer deadline.
Grealish previously featured for the Toffees last season under a similar loan arrangement, netting two goals and assisting six in 20 appearances before a foot injury ended his campaign in January. Despite links to other clubs, including his boyhood team Aston Villa, Grealish's preference was a return to Everton.
Everton's chief executive, Angus Kinnear, confirmed to BBC Radio Merseyside that the club had "remained in contact" with Grealish. This move comes as Everton look to strengthen their attacking options, with winger Iliman Ndiaye, 26, expected to complete a £65m switch to Manchester City.
The Merseyside club also appears to be nearing a £40m deal for Monaco and USA forward Folarin Balogun. However, their efforts to re-sign Brazil striker Richarlison from Tottenham have reportedly stalled over personal terms.
Grealish, who joined City from Villa for £100m in August 2021, has made two substitute appearances for Enzo Maresca's side this season, featuring in their Community Shield defeat by Arsenal and a Premier League win against Bournemouth.