Everton may be one step closer to Jack Grealish return after win vs Liverpool
Everton could solidify their place in Europe and the signing of Jack Grealish by beating Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
The first Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 19 April could potentially be monumental in the Toffees’ hopes of getting European football.
If the Blues do end up playing Champions League or Europa League football in the 2026-27 campaign, they’ll surely be one step closer to re-signing the England international from Manchester City.
The 30-year-old has shown why he was once considered world-class after some heroic performances in L3 before he picked up a serious injury.
While David Moyes will surely be desperate for Grealish to come back in the summer, the forward has shown that he still has a few years left at the top of football and may want to play in the highest competitions, something that could potentially be possible at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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Everton can break several hearts on way to Europe
With six games left in the Premier League, several teams still have a lot to play for on both ends of the table.
Liverpool want to cement fifth place and qualify for the Champions League, while the Toffees’ opponents after the derby, West Ham United, are in a fierce relegation battle.
| Teams | Matches played | Goal difference | Points |
| 5. Liverpool | 32 | 10 | 52 |
| 6. Chelsea | 32 | 12 | 48 |
| 7. Brentford | 32 | 4 | 47 |
| 8. Everton | 32 | 2 | 47 |
| 9. Brighton | 32 | 6 | 46 |
| 10. Sunderland | 32 | -3 | 46 |
The Blues also face Manchester City in the final stretch of the season, with Pep Guardiola looking to beat Arsenal.
On the final day of the season, Moyes’ team will travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a fixture that could possibly be decisive for the Merseyside outfit’s European hopes and the North London club’s bid for survival.
David Moyes has major transfer priority at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Apart from keeping Grealish at Everton, Moyes should look to add more depth to the squad to be competitive in all competitions next season.
Tyrique George has been effective on the left-wing at times and he may be the perfect backup for the Man City loanee at the Toffees for the 2026-27 campaign.
The Merseysiders have an option to buy the England Under-21 international from Chelsea in the summer, but it remains to be seen whether they take it up.
Moyes should demand heavy investment from The Friedkin Group in the coming months, especially if European football becomes a reality, with evidently more quality needed in the ranks to be competitive.
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