On June 12, 2025, Rio Ferdinand, speaking on his Vibe with FIVE YouTube channel, encouraged Manchester City’s Jack Grealish to consider a surprising summer transfer to Everton, where the 29-year-old winger is a prime target, per Football Insider. Ferdinand, a former Manchester United legend, said, “Jack needs to play. Everton’s new stadium, new owners, it’s a big project. If he can be the talisman there, it’s a no-brainer to get him back in the England setup for the World Cup,” emphasizing Grealish’s need for regular minutes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, per @FIVEYouTube. Everton, under new ownership by the Friedkin Group, are monitoring Grealish’s situation, with a loan deal likely due to his £300,000-a-week wages, per Daily Mail.
Grealish, excluded from City’s Club World Cup squad, has started only seven Premier League games in 2024-25, prompting Pep Guardiola to allow a potential exit, per Liverpool Echo. Everton’s interest, fueled by manager David Moyes’ long-standing admiration, aims to make Grealish a statement signing at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, per Sport Bible. Ferdinand, who previously urged United and Liverpool to sign Grealish in 2021, believes the move could revive his career, despite competition from Newcastle, Tottenham, and Bayer Leverkusen, per Manchester Evening News. X posts, like @DeadlineDayLive, highlight Everton’s serious pursuit, per.
