Everton have opened talks with Manchester City over Jack Grealish, while Fenerbahce have been knocked back with an ambitious move for the England international, Mail Sport understands.
In June, we revealed how the Merseyside club were monitoring the situation with the former Aston Villa man, who would become a marquee signing as they mark their move to a new stadium.
Now, an approach has been made over the possibility of a season-long loan switch for Grealish, who is thought to be on around £300,000-a-week at City.
It can also be disclosed that an offer from the Turkish giants, managed by Jose Mourinho, has already been knocked back as the player weighs up his options.
Those with knowledge of the season believe a move may not materialise until late in the window, given the belief that a number of clubs who are interested are yet to come forward.
Should they manage to do so, persuading Grealish to make the move to Bramley-Moore Dock would be seen as a major play for Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group.
Jack Grealish has rejected an offer from Fenerbahce but could be open to joining Everton
Grealish was cheered by fans at an open training session on Tuesday but he looks set to leave
Fenerbahce, managed by former Man United boss Jose Mourinho, failed to tempt Grealish
Manager David Moyes is known to be an admirer of the 29-year-old winger, branding him ‘probably the best player in the Premier League at this time,’ in 2021.
Interest is likely to come from both home and abroad. Grealish has been told he can leave and was excluded from City’s Club World Cup squad. He is keen to force his way back into the England squad ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Bayern Munich are known to be admirers, along with Newcastle United, although Toon manager Eddie Howe is not a fan of loans.
Grealish arrived at City for a then-British record £100m in 2021, and his contract does not expire until 2027.
During his time at the Etihad Stadium he has won the Premier League three times and a Champions League. Despite making 94 top flight appearances, he has fallen out of favour with manager Pep Guardiola. Last season, he made just seven Premier League starts and was an unused substitute in City’s FA Cup Final loss to Crystal Palace.
