Everton Agrees Jack Grealish Loan, Drops Tyler Dibling Pursuit

Everton have agreed to sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City, providing a significant boost to their attacking options as they prepare for the 2025-26 Premier League season. This move has led Everton to move on from pursuing Southampton's Tyler Dibling due to the high asking price and failed negotiations. Meanwhile, Everton face potential defensive issues ahead of their opener against Leeds United, with a key player, Vitalii Mykolenko, possibly sidelined, which could force manager David Moyes to alter his preferred tactical setup. Leeds, under Daniel Farke, plan to exploit Everton's defensive vulnerabilities by attacking down the flanks and relying on creative midfielders and forwards to capitalize on any weaknesses. Predictive models suggest a closely contested match, with Leeds slightly favored to win, but a draw remains a strong possibility. Both teams are facing transitional phases, with Leeds bolstering their squad to avoid relegation and Everton aiming to improve after a challenging preseason and recent stadium move.