Grealish Transfer From Manchester City Finally Begins?

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It has been known for a while that Jack Grealish’s time at Manchester City is over, but his next destination has been difficult to identify. Everton manager David Moyes has been a long-term admirer of the attacking midfielder, and, according to Sky Sports, the former West Ham and Manchester United boss may finally get his man.The Toffees are understood to have opened talks with the Blues following weeks of speculation about a possible move, with a season-long loan deal looking the most likely option. With only one Premier League start last season, Grealish will be desperate for a move away from the Etihad Stadium, with the World Cup less than 12 months away and the midfielder needs to impress new boss Thomas Tuchel if he wants to be on the plane to the USA next summer.The biggest stumbling block will be wages, with the former Aston Villa man earning a reported £300,000 per week and talks are expected to be around how Grealish’s wage demands will be met between the two clubs, with Everton looking to the Blues to share some of the burden.That may suit Pep Guardiola’s City, who will be looking to offload the midfielder as quickly as possible before the start of the new season in just over a week’s time. Everton have already signed five new players for the new season, spending an estimated £82m to date, leaving a loan move as the only feasible option, and Moyes will see the capture of Grealish as the jewel in the crown of his new signings.It is understood that any potential deal will likely not be completed until closer to the end of the transfer window, but Grealish will be eager to secure a move away as soon as possible.The midfielder has spent four years at City, becoming the first £100m British transfer record holder in the process. During his time in Manchester, Grealish has won seven trophies at City, including three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a Champions League title.