£75k-A-Week Everton Star Pushes For Permanent Move: Should They Wait Until April Before Deciding? | OneFootball

Everton have a fresh permanent-transfer question after reports claimed Jack Grealish wants to stay on Merseyside beyond his second loan spell.

A report published by Read Everton, citing Football Insider, says the 31-year-old winger has made his preference clear that he wants a permanent move after the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish reportedly pushed hard to return on Deadline Day, partly because he wanted another chance after his first season ended early with a serious foot problem.

His Manchester City contract runs until June 2027, so any permanent agreement would require talks between the two clubs before his existing deal expires. Read Everton says City remain central to the situation, while Grealish’s own position looks much clearer.

David Moyes, though, has applied the brakes. The Everton manager has said no final decision has been made, and that stance makes sense given Grealish’s recent lack of competitive football. The club can spend the full 2026/27 season checking whether his body holds up and whether his performances justify a sizeable commitment.

Should Everton wait until April before deciding?

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Jack Grealish of Everton during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

I think Everton should resist any rush, even if Grealish produces a strong run of form. Last season showed the danger. The Englishman played 14 Premier League appearances, 910 minutes, scored two goals and two assists before the foot injury stopped his campaign. His availability remains the central issue.

That makes the winter schedule crucial. Everton need to see him handle repeated league matches, short turnarounds and the physical demands of a full campaign without another setback. Three early league outings this season have given him minutes again, yet that sample tells Moyes very little about durability over six or seven months.

Everton’s financial case

There is a financial angle too. Grealish’s City contract ends in June 2027. Everton could therefore avoid a transfer fee by waiting, provided he reaches the market as a free agent after this loan. That gives the club room to seek a short deal, perhaps 1+1, with a lower fixed salary and stronger performance incentives.

For Everton, patience protects both the wage bill and squad planning. A permanent deal made too early could leave the club carrying an expensive contract if the foot problem returns. Moyes has every reason to watch the evidence first, then negotiate from a position of strength, ideally by April 2027. Keeps the decision grounded in evidence, not emotion or haste.