Everton step up Jack Grealish talks as David Moyes eyes reunion

Everton are stepping up their efforts to bring Jack Grealish back to Merseyside, with negotiations ongoing with Manchester City over another move for the England international.

David Moyes is eager to reunite with the 30-year-old after his successful loan spell last season, and the winger is understood to favour a return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Grealish impressed during the first half of last season before a serious foot injury cut his campaign short in January.

The playmaker contributed eight goal involvements in 22 appearances and was named the Premier League Player of the Month last August, quickly becoming a key player under Moyes.

Everton are now hoping to agree another loan deal, with a permanent transfer considered difficult due to Grealish's wages and Manchester City's valuation.

After returning to City this summer, Grealish has remained focused on recovering from injury and has not travelled on the club's pre-season tour.

New manager Enzo Maresca is expected to assess the winger once he regains full fitness, although a long-term future at the Etihad appears increasingly unlikely.

Everton are keen to conclude a deal before rival clubs enter the race.

Grealish is not the only attacking player on Everton's radar.

Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy remains a player admired by Moyes as the Toffees look to improve an attack that struggled for goals last season.

Murphy's future has become less certain following Eddie Howe's departure from Newcastle, potentially opening the door for Everton to make a move later in the window.

Everton have already strengthened with the arrivals of Hayden Hackney, Merlin Röhl and Tyrique George, but further reinforcements are expected before the transfer deadline.

Everton are expected to continue discussions with Manchester City over the coming weeks as they try to agree a deal before interest from other clubs intensifies. Alongside their pursuit of Grealish, the Toffees are also expected to strengthen in the attacking areas before the transfer window closes.