Jack Grealish is understood to be open to a loan move to Everton, with the club stepping up efforts to bring the England international to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The i Paper reported last month that Grealish was a priority target for the Toffees, with initial discussions having given them encouragement that the player was keen to explore the transfer.

And after further club-to-club talks between Everton and Manchester City, it now feels like there is a realistic route to a season-long loan deal which would give Grealish a showcase to make his case for a World Cup squad place while offering the Toffees a marquee signing for their new stadium.

There remains plenty of work to be done on the deal but Everton have not been put off by the prospect of covering the majority of Grealish’s £300,

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