Toffees fall for City loanee – but future talks loom

Jack Grealish’s first nine games for Everton have delivered four assists, one goal, and a wave of fan devotion. He’s ineligible against Manchester City but remains vital to David Moyes’s side. Everton may want to keep him next summer—though £50m might require a whip-round at Goodison.

The 30-year-old has rediscovered joy on Merseyside, becoming player of the month and key to Everton’s attack. For now, he’s the fans’ new hero; the serious conversations about his future can wait until the carnival of form stops spinning.