Everton are hoping that star man Jack Grealish will be able to join the club permanently on a cut-price deal at the end of his loan spell.
The forward joined the Toffees on a temporary basis in the summer after falling out of favour at Manchester City and being left out of their squad for the Club World Cup in order to sort his future.
Daily Mail Sport revealed during the summer transfer window how Grealish, 30, had made financial sacrifices to push through the loan switch.
Grealish, who earns around £300,000 a week plus sponsorships at City, according to Everton sources, went 'above and beyond' to make the deal happen.
And he has hit the ground running in fine fashion, picking up four assists in two games and already becoming a fan favourite at the club's new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
As a result, the Toffees are keen to make his temporary stay permanent as a priority, and are hopeful they will be able to do so for cheaper than the £50million price that was included in the deal.
Daily Mail Sport understands that the figure is not fixed and the Toffees are hopeful that they will be able to twist City's hand - Grealish will only have one year left on his contract next summer.
Grealish has been rewarded for his fine early season form with the Premier League player of the month award, which he was handed by team-mate Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on Friday.
After spending the majority of last season on the periphery of Pep Guardiola's first team, making only seven league starts, the 30-year-old was convinced by manager David Moyes that Everton can provide him with the platform to rekindle his form of old and stake a claim for Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
He was, though, left out of Tuchel's squad for the most recent international break.
The move across the North West also means Grealish does not have to uproot his young family.
Grealish has won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and FA Cup during his time at City. This included being a major part of their Treble winning squad in the 2022-23 season. He was also a part of their 2023 UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup winning squads.
After a dip, though, he has hit form again and this week marked turning 30 in typically flamboyant style by throwing a secret 'Grealfields' festival with his long-time girlfriend Sasha Attwood and their baby daughter Mila at his side.
The Everton loanee was able to host the bash after being left out of Tuchel's latest international squad. He had earlier treated himself to a seven-hour pub crawl in Sweden during the break before flying back to set up his birthday celebration.
Pictures shared on Instagram showed Grealish and Attwood posing on a lawn with Mila, who turned one this month.
vuaabdipu
1
I hope Man City will benefit the most once all things are sorted 🙏
kmuguna
0
Laverkusen, realised blunder in signing Ten Hag quickly had him SACKED, with Hjulmand Kasper,against high flying Frankfurt,playing with 9 men, and a meagre 31%possession with same emerged victorious winning 3-1, Wake up silly Ratcliffe stop wasting time and money if you still smell the rotting rat,
sorry, can't see relationship with this post
kmuguna
0
Had always thought Pep is better than Moyes but now I know better
Geebabs
0
It's too early to start talking and hyping Jack Grealish. He does the same at Aston Villa which convinced Manchester City to sign him, and he ended up failing en route to fulfill his potentials. Everton should wait until the season is at least halfway through before they will start talking about signing the dude permanently. No one doubts his ability and quality but consistency is one of his biggest deficiencies.
He did it consistently at Aston Villa Pep didn't give Grealish enough time to adapt before signing his replacement,and Doku is not so special after all
cubabcilst
3
Grealish Is very good but wait till he starts clubbing like his life depends on it... Then you will know why
cunabklrt
0
Laverkusen, realised blunder in signing Ten Hag quickly had him SACKED, with Hjulmand Kasper,against high flying Frankfurt,playing with 9 men, and a meagre 31%possession with same emerged victorious winning 3-1, Wake up silly Ratcliffe stop wasting time and money if you still smell the rotting rat,
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 He has no idea
Liamshuti20
0
Laverkusen, realised blunder in signing Ten Hag quickly had him SACKED, with Hjulmand Kasper,against high flying Frankfurt,playing with 9 men, and a meagre 31%possession with same emerged victorious winning 3-1, Wake up silly Ratcliffe stop wasting time and money if you still smell the rotting rat,
But remember man United they can’t read your opinion
AFerusmc6546
0
It's too early to start talking and hyping Jack Grealish. He does the same at Aston Villa which convinced Manchester City to sign him, and he ended up failing en route to fulfill his potentials. Everton should wait until the season is at least halfway through before they will start talking about signing the dude permanently. No one doubts his ability and quality but consistency is one of his biggest deficiencies.
Broke man advising men wit money
ice411
0
It's too early to start talking and hyping Jack Grealish. He does the same at Aston Villa which convinced Manchester City to sign him, and he ended up failing en route to fulfill his potentials. Everton should wait until the season is at least halfway through before they will start talking about signing the dude permanently. No one doubts his ability and quality but consistency is one of his biggest deficiencies.
Focus on your club, Man That devil in your logo will soon run away. Lol😂
zuaakotu
0
is too early for these, am just saying
Cekabcpsy
3
It's too early to start talking and hyping Jack Grealish. He does the same at Aston Villa which convinced Manchester City to sign him, and he ended up failing en route to fulfill his potentials. Everton should wait until the season is at least halfway through before they will start talking about signing the dude permanently. No one doubts his ability and quality but consistency is one of his biggest deficiencies.
vokabmnpsy
2
Laverkusen, realised blunder in signing Ten Hag quickly had him SACKED, with Hjulmand Kasper,against high flying Frankfurt,playing with 9 men, and a meagre 31%possession with same emerged victorious winning 3-1, Wake up silly Ratcliffe stop wasting time and money if you still smell the rotting rat,
San83
1
Example of bad thing if all star players pooled in 1 team. 11 will shine & the rest will dimm..
BankoleLonge
0
Aside the injuries, it was over-partying that made him lose form at Manchester City. He now has a second chance at Everton. I hope he sustains his new great form, and doesn't repeat his past mistakes. Soar On, Champ!
Charlesugwu
1
Easy fans. Yes, will recover his form if he stays away from beer and party. I wish him well though