Everton Plan Grealish Retention Talks and Stones Pursuit

Everton are preparing to negotiate with Manchester City to retain Jack Grealish beyond his current loan spell, despite the 30-year-old winger's season-ending foot injury, as the club eyes a potential double move for the England international and defender John Stones.

Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City last summer after losing his place in Pep Guardiola's squad at the Etihad Stadium. The move revitalized his form, with the player making 20 Premier League appearances, scoring two goals and providing six assists under manager David Moyes. He quickly became a key figure in the team's attack, contributing to several important matches and helping signal Everton's shift away from perennial relegation battles.

His progress was halted last month during a victory over Aston Villa, Grealish's former club, when he suffered a stress fracture in his foot that required surgery. The injury, which occurred with several games remaining in the season, has ruled him out for the rest of the campaign and dashed his slim chances of selection for England's World Cup squad under Thomas Tuchel. From his hospital bed, Grealish shared an Instagram post expressing...