Everton transfer news – Manchester City reportedly refuse to accept a simple loan for Jack Grealish. They do not see it as the only way forward this summer. According to former City financial advisor Stefan Borson via Everton Transfer News, the Premier League giants are set on a permanent sale. They want to move on from the high-profile winger rather than settling for another short-term deal.

Borson spoke to Football Insider to shut down claims that City have given up on getting a transfer fee. While some reports suggest the bosses at the Etihad have written off his value, Borson thinks that makes no sense financially. The England star still carries a high book value that the club must account for. The 30-year-old playmaker previously went to Everton on a season-long loan. That move looked like it saved his career until a bad foot injury ended his season early this January.

The finance expert says City would still have to deal with a big accounting cost. They face a roughly £15 million charge on their books if they let him go on a free loan. Grealish starts the final year of his contract in June; therefore, a loan...