Why Everton will hope to be top Jack Grealish pick after deadline-busting transfer carousel
Everton could see the doors open for Jack Grealish after Manchester City complete a deal for Cody Gakpo.
The Citizens are in talks with Liverpool over an £85million deal for the Netherlands international.
Bradley Barcola is set to join the Reds for £123m, which could allow Gakpo to make the switch to the Etihad Stadium.
With the Premier League transfer carousel in full force, Grealish could be handed an opportunity to return to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The final hours of the transfer window are going to be exciting and nail-biting for fans in L3, with the England international one of the names the Merseyside outfit are focusing on.
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Why Everton will still have doubts over Jack Grealish deal
There have been suggestions that Grealish is prioritising a move to Everton, but nothing is concrete until there's an official announcement.
While the 30-year-old thrived under David Moyes at Hill Dickinson Stadium last season, it remains to be seen whether The Friedkin Group can reach an agreement on financial terms with Man City.
According to ESPN on 31 August, Gakpo's move to the Citizens will allow Grealish to take his pick on a loan move.
The Toffees and Aston Villa are in contention to sign the Englishman.
Grealish could have an opportunity to return to his boyhood club after leaving them in 2021 for Man City.
Speaking about the 30-year-old forward during his time at Villa, Tim Sherwood said, "He's a special player. He picks the ball up anywhere on the pitch, he can take it in tight areas, go both ways, is strong and a good dribbler."
The Merseyside outfit will certainly hope they end up being the winger's top pick before the window closes.
How David Moyes could line up his team after latest transfer rumours
Everton are pursuing Richarlison and Folarin Balogun in the final hours of the transfer window.
The arrival of two new strikers and Grealish, plus Iliman Ndiaye's potential departure from Hill Dickinson Stadium, could drastically change how Moyes sets up the team.
A front two with someone like Balogun partnering Thierno Barry could certainly be an enticing prospect.
Grealish can contribute across the front line and may be set for a role in the number 10 position behind two strikers.