Jack Grealish will have some making up to do at Everton following a run in with one of his new teammates while at Man City.
On Monday, Fabrizio Romano confirmed one of the shock signings of the transfer window so far, with Grealish heading to Everton on a one year loan.
Grealish will be the Toffees statement signing as they head into a new era at their new 53,000 capacity Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton have already added centre-forward Thierno Barry, midfielder Kiernan Dewsburry-Hall, attacking midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, goalkeeper Mark Travers and left-back Adam Aznou all making permanent moves.
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The England international has arrived at Finch Farm to begin his medical with the toffees, and the 29-year-old's first job may be squashing some beef with a member of his new club.
During a fiesty clash under the Goodison Park lights between Everton and Man City back in 2023 Grealish had a run in with Scotland international Nathan Patterson.
After going into the book for a challenge on the City star in the first half, the duo continued to battle throughout the game, and things spilled over at full-time.
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Patterson didn't take kindly to a 'patronising' hand gesture from Grealish, leading to the pare clashing before the City man was led off the pitch after complaining to the officials.
How much will Jack Grealish cost Everton
Despite only joining on loan, Grealish is set to cost Everton a significant fee for the season.
According to Sky Sports journalist, Alan Myers, the deal could set the Toffees back by around £15m.
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In his column for Everton News on Monday, he wrote: “A loan deal worth £15m is edging closer, and while a permanent move is hard to see at this moment, there is a desire from both sides to get a deal over the line.”
Grealish’s reported £300,000 per-week wages were thought to be an issue, but it remains unclear how much City will subsidise his salary.
Everton's Premier League season starts with a trip to Elland Road where they will face newly-promoted Leeds United on August 18.
Topics: Jack Grealish, Everton, Premier League, Football, Transfer News
Tom Jenkins