Everton seek second loan stint for Grealish

Everton are in discussions with Manchester City to re-sign Jack Grealish on loan for a second consecutive season. The 30-year-old's previous loan was cut short by a foot injury in January, but he has returned to City's squad this season. Meanwhile, City's interest in Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye appears complicated by Tottenham's agreement to sign him.

Grealish's previous loan at Everton was productive before being interrupted, as he contributed two goals and six assists across 22 appearances prior to a January foot fracture. Since returning to Manchester City, he has featured only briefly as a substitute in the season's opening matches and was omitted entirely from the squad for the recent win at Crystal Palace.

City's attacking ranks have thinned considerably this summer, with Savio departing to Tottenham in a deal worth up to £85 million and Omar Marmoush following on loan. Meanwhile, Everton's pursuit of Grealish is tied to a complex transfer chain involving Tottenham's agreement to sign Iliman Ndiaye and Richarlison's potential return to Merseyside.