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Everton completes Grealish loan as City signs Ndiaye

9/7/2026

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Summary

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Everton completed a season-long loan for Jack Grealish from Manchester City on deadline day.
Manchester City signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million as part of the deal.
Everton missed a near £40 million bid for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun.
Manager David Moyes said the transfer-window turmoil could galvanise players and fans.
Moyes confirmed he has not spoken to owner Dan Friedkin in 20 months.

History

Historical Context

Escalating transfer fees have reshaped club strategies since the mid-2000s. Ajax paid €7.5 million for Luis Suárez in 2007, while Barcelona’s 2014 signing of the Uruguayan striker cost an estimated €82.3 million, one of the era’s highest fees. These milestones illustrate the financial pressure driving modern swaps like Everton’s 2024 loan-exchange in the Premier League.

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Story summary

Everton completed a season-long loan for Jack Grealish from Manchester City on deadline day.
Manchester City signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million as part of the deal.
Everton missed a near £40 million bid for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun.
Manager David Moyes said the transfer-window turmoil could galvanise players and fans.
Moyes confirmed he has not spoken to owner Dan Friedkin in 20 months.

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