Will Everton Make Moves Before the Transfer Window Closes? David Moyes Awaits Reinforcements
Earlier this summer, David Moyes made it clear that Everton needed “nine or ten” new signings before the Premier League season kicked off. While the Toffees have since added a few players, the squad still looks short on depth. Could a deal for a proven Premier League winner be on the horizon?
Everton’s Transfer Activity Heats Up
For much of the summer, Everton’s transfer business was described as “underwhelming” by analysts like Graham Ruthven of Total Soccer Show. Backup goalkeeper Mark Travers, young left-back Adam Aznou (signed from Bayern Munich), and striker Thierno Barry (£27m from Villarreal) were the only notable arrivals.
However, the past week has seen a surge in activity. Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall joined from Chelsea for £28m, and the Toffees have now turned their attention to Southampton’s Tyler Dibling. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Everton had a £40m bid rejected, but negotiations continue, with Southampton holding out for closer to £50m.
Dibling’s absence from Southampton’s EFL Championship opener and reports from BBC Sport’s Sami Mokbel that he is no longer in full-contact training suggest a move could be imminent.
But Everton aren’t stopping there. As reported by GIVEMESPORT, the club has opened talks with Manchester City over a potential season-long loan for Jack Grealish. ESPN’s Rob Dawson adds that while City initially wanted a permanent sale, a loan now appears the most likely outcome. Could Grealish become Everton’s marquee signing ahead of their move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
What Grealish Could Offer Everton
Four years ago, Grealish became one of English football’s most expensive signings when he joined Manchester City for £100m. While he was instrumental in his first two seasons, his influence has waned in recent years, with fewer starts and reduced playing time. Last season, he was even left out of City’s Club World Cup squad.
Despite his decline at City, Grealish’s talent remains undeniable. Journalist Henry Winter has called him “magic,” while Richard Jolly of The Independent once hailed him as “one of the most exciting attacking players in world football” during his Aston Villa days.
If he rediscovers his form at Everton, he could form a dangerous partnership with Iliman Ndiaye, last season’s top scorer (11 goals in all competitions). A comparison of their Premier League stats from their most active seasons highlights their complementary styles:
- Ndiaye (2024/25): More of a finisher (9 goals, 66.67% shot accuracy) and dribbler (68 successful take-ons).
- Grealish (2022/23): A creative force (7 assists, 50 chances created, 12 big chances created) with more involvement in buildup play.
If Everton secures Grealish, fans should be excited—his creativity alongside Ndiaye’s finishing could transform their attack.