Jack Grealish is expected to leave his current club this summer, though a return to Everton appears unlikely.
Grealish began last season on loan at Everton with strong performances that suggested a permanent move could be secured for a fee below the £50 million option in his loan agreement.
Injuries during the latter half of the campaign, combined with Everton’s limited financial resources, have diminished the probability of a sizable transfer fee.
Analysts estimate that Everton can only afford to offer between £5 million and £10 million for a permanent deal, a sum that Manchester City is unlikely to accept.
Manchester City, meanwhile, may welcome any offer that reduces Grealish’s high wages from their payroll.
Should Everton be unable to meet the price, attention could shift to Grealish’s former club Aston Villa, which has qualified for the Champions League and possesses a stronger budget.
In related transfer news, Manchester United is reportedly reassessing interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, while Barcelona winger Raphinha is linked with potential moves as he enters the final two years of his contract.
