Everton are willing to pay the majority of Jack Grealish's £300k-per-week wages as they hope to complete a loan move for the Manchester City outcast.
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According to a report by the Toffees have not been put off by the Cityzens demands. Everton are prepared to pay the bulk of the 30-year-old's mouthwatering wage, which could result in a loan move worth £12m ($16m). Talks have continued throughout the summer, with Everton looking to establish the parameters to push through a deal.
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David Moyes' men have already strengthened in the attacking third, with Charly Alcaraz making a permanent switch after a successful loan spell last term, and Thierno Barry joining from Villareal. While Grealish is the odd man out in Manchester, he could still provide the Toffees with an attacking x factor in the new term.
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Grealish still holds hopes of breaking into Thomas Tuchel's squad for next summer's World Cup. It would appear the German is a fan of the player, as Grealish was included in Tuchel's first squad as England manager back in November, despite limited playing time for his club.
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If Everton are willing to subsidise the bulk of Grealish's wages, it's hard to see a better move materialising for the former Villa man. It's a mark of Moyes' respect for his talent, as many other sides would likely balk at the finances of such a deal. Either way, most fans of the game would love to see Grealish recapture the form that made him a £100m just four years ago.