1 September 2026
Everton sign Jack Grealish on season-long loan; miss out on Joshua Zirkzee

Everton have signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City. The move brings Grealish into Everton’s squad for the coming season. Everton had also been linked with Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee but missed out, with Zirkzee remaining at Manchester United. BBC Sport reported the developments. The Grealish loan secures a temporary addition to Everton’s ranks while the club was unable to complete a deal for Zirkzee, who will stay with his parent club for now.
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Everton will have Grealish available for the season, but their failure to sign Zirkzee means they must rely on existing options for that position.
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