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Everton agree deal to re-sign Jack Grealish on loan; Richarlison return in doubt

Everton have reportedly agreed a season-long loan deal to bring Jack Grealish back from Manchester City, with a medical scheduled for Tuesday. Meanwhile, a proposed return for Richarlison appears unlikely after the Brazilian insisted he will decide his own future.

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Everton agree deal to re-sign Jack Grealish on loan

Everton have reportedly reached an agreement to bring Jack Grealish back to the club on a season-long loan deal. According to The Athletic, the Toffees have agreed terms with Manchester City to take the 30-year-old winger for a second consecutive year.

Grealish spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Everton, scoring two goals and providing six assists in 22 appearances before a foot injury curtailed his campaign in January. He suffered a stress fracture during a 1-0 win over his former club Aston Villa, a blow that also ended his hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.

After returning to City, Grealish featured in the club's first two competitive matches of the new season but was left out of the squad for Friday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, signalling City's willingness to allow his departure before Tuesday's transfer deadline.

Several clubs reportedly enquired about signing Grealish, with Sunderland among those interested, but Everton were the only club willing to meet Manchester City's terms. Grealish is expected to undergo a medical on Tuesday morning before confirming his return to David Moyes's side.

The loan move means Grealish has almost certainly played his final game for Manchester City, with his contract at the Etihad running until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Grealish, who joined City from Aston Villa in 2022 for £100 million, has scored 17 goals in 159 appearances for the club, winning three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a Champions League. During his loan spell at Everton last season, he was an "instant hit" with fans and hailed the club as an "unbelievable club", saying he "absolutely loved" playing for the Toffees.

Richarlison return in doubt

Everton were also hoping to seal another return ahead of the deadline after holding positive talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal for Richarlison. However, according to journalist Jacob Steinberg, a proposed move for the Brazilian is unlikely to materialise at this stage.

Richarlison released an emotional statement on Monday, insisting he will only decide the next steps of his career. In a post on Instagram, he wrote: "After everything I've been through in the last few years, I've decided that NEVER AGAIN will anyone decide my future for me." He also said: "If they reach an agreement between Spurs and Everton, I will return to my beloved club."

Everton only have until 11pm on Tuesday to negotiate a deal for Richarlison. The former Everton forward scored 53 goals in 152 competitive appearances for the club before joining Tottenham in 2022.

Ndiaye set for Man City move

Meanwhile, Iliman Ndiaye is on the verge of joining Manchester City, with the Premier League champions having agreed a £65 million package for the Everton winger. Ndiaye is set to head in the opposite direction to Grealish, replacing the Englishman in City's squad.

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Sports Mole

Framing: Dual transfer developments: Everton reportedly agree a loan deal for Jack Grealish, while Richarlison's return is cast as doubtful following his angry statement. — Mixed; neutral on the Grealish transfer, but sympathetic to Richarlison's frustration.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Everton have reportedly reached an agreement to re-sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal.
Grealish scored two goals and contributed six assists in 22 appearances for Everton in the 2025-26 season before injury curtailed his season in January.
Grealish was left out of Manchester City's squad for Friday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.
According to The Athletic, Everton have agreed a deal to bring Grealish back on a season-long loan.
Sunderland was among those challenging Everton for Grealish's services.
Grealish will undergo a medical on Tuesday morning before confirming his return to David Moyes's side.
Grealish's contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.
Everton held positive talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal for Richarlison.
Iliman Ndiaye is on the verge of joining Manchester City.
Richarlison released an emotional statement on Monday, insisting he will only decide the next steps of his career.
Richarlison wrote on Instagram: "After everything I’ve been through in the last few years, I’ve decided that NEVER AGAIN will anyone decide my future for me."
Richarlison said: "If they reach an agreement between Spurs and Everton, I will return to my beloved club."
Everton only have until 11pm on Tuesday to negotiate a deal for Richarlison.
Richarlison scored 53 goals in 152 competitive appearances for Everton before joining Spurs in 2022.

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The Sun

Framing: Jack Grealish's loan move to Everton is confirmed, with the Toffees beating other Premier League rivals.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Jack Grealish is set to return to Everton on loan again after the Toffees beat 'several' clubs to a deadline day move.
The winger, 30, impressed for David Moyes' side last season before a foot injury ended his campaign.
Everton have struck an agreement with City to take him on loan for a second straight year, according to the Athletic.
It's claimed 'several' teams enquired about snapping up the former Aston Villa star ahead of deadline day.
Everton were the only club willing to meet Man City's terms and he will now have a medical on Tuesday morning.
He is set to replace Iliman Ndiaye, who will head the other way after City agreed a £65million package.
Grealish netted twice and assisted six times across 22 outings for the Toffees and was an instant hit with fans.
He suffered a stress fracture in his foot during a 1-0 win over old employers Villa in January.
It was a huge blow for Grealish and one that ended any hopes of making Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
At the time, he hailed Everton as an 'unbelievable club' and admitted he 'absolutely loved' playing for the Toffees.
Grealish was a £100million transfer for City when he joined them from Villa in 2022 and he has scored 17 goals in 159 appearances.
He has won three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a Champions League title during his time at the Etihad.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimEverton have reached an agreement to re-sign Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimGrealish scored two goals and contributed six assists in 22 appearances for Everton in the 2025-26 season before injury curtailed his campaign in January.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimGrealish was left out of Manchester City's squad for Friday's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimAccording to The Athletic, Everton have agreed a deal to bring Grealish back to the club on a season-long loan move.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimGrealish was the subject of several enquiries, with Sunderland among those challenging Everton for his services.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimGrealish will undergo a medical on Tuesday morning before confirming his return to Everton, with the loan move meaning he has almost certainly played his final game for Manchester City, whose contract with him runs to the end of the 2026-27 season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimEverton held positive talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal for Richarlison.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimIliman Ndiaye is on the verge of joining Manchester City.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC, The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimIliman Ndiaye is set to head to Manchester City after City agreed a £65million package.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Sun as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
ClaimRicharlison released an emotional statement on Monday insisting he will only decide the next steps of his career.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimRicharlison said: "After everything I’ve been through in the last few years, I’ve decided that NEVER AGAIN will anyone decide my future for me."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimRicharlison said: "If they reach an agreement between Spurs and Everton, I will return to my beloved club."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimA proposed move for Richarlison to Everton is unlikely to materialise, as per journalist Jacob Steinberg.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC
ClaimEverton only have until 11pm on Tuesday to negotiate a deal for Richarlison.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Sports Mole, The Sun 14 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01