Alan Stubbs has already decided whether to sign jack grealish on permanent basis

Everton have a decision to make on Jack Grealish at the end of the season.

The England international will return to Manchester City when his loan spell at the Hill Dickinson Stadium expires this summer, but will see out the rest of this season as an Everton player while recovering from his broken foot at Finch Farm.

Jack Grealish has proven to be an incredibly popular addition under David Moyes – and Alan Stubbs is eager for The Friedkin Groupto bring him back for the 2026/27 campaign

Alan Stubbs sends Jack Grealish message to Everton but it will “all depend on the price”

The man who made 193 appearances for Everton across two separate stints has now told the Liverpool Echo that he would love to see the 30-year-old return to Merseyside on another loan deal.

Stubbs said: “Personally, I’d go back in again for Jack in the summer. It would all depend on the price with what Manchester City are wanting.

“We know he’d have 12 months left on his Manchester City contract and I wouldn’t have a problem with Everton doing another loan. I think Jack Grealish brings a lot to the football club, not just in terms of his performances but in terms of the attraction of other players as well.

“I think it’s where Everton want to be. It would be a real plus when it comes to trying to bring other players in, so for me it’s a bit of a no-brainer.”

Purely from a footballing aspect, it issomething of a no-brainer to bring Grealish back. 

No Everton player has managed to leapfrog his tally of six Premier League assists so far this season, and like Stubbs says, the Aston Villa academy graduate has an aura off the pitch which helps to attract other players.

A recent story from The i Paper even claimed that Everton think Grealish helped to lure other players to the Hill Dickinson Stadium after arriving from Manchester City last summer, so Stubbs is spot on. 

The two things Everton need to consider before signing Jack Grealish again

Before any deal to bring Grealish back is signed, The Friedkin Group need to ensure a proper medical assessment is arranged due to his broken foot.

The Everton No.18 may no longer be the same player once he recovers, and while it is hard to predict the future, the Toffees need to be as certain as possible they would not be signing damaged goods.

Furthermore, Everton must see if Manchester City can take on more of the financial burden. 

Signing Grealish on loan for this season will end up costing Everton £12m in total, so another loan on the same terms would see a whopping £24m spent just to have the attacking midfielder for two years – and with no resale value.