DAVID MOYES CONFIRMS SEARCH FOR NEW ATTACKER FOLLOWING GREALISH’S "CRUSHING" INJURY BLOW
Jack Grealish faces a season-ending injury as Everton eyes Fulham's Harry Wilson as a potential free-transfer replacement in 2026.
Bad news for Everton fans: talkSPORT says Jack Grealish is probably out for the rest of the season. That’s a big blow for David Moyes and his squad.
Now, with Grealish’s future at Everton up in the air, the club seems to be looking elsewhere for firepower. They’re reportedly eyeing a new Premier League attacker, maybe even lining up a replacement for Grealish.
There’s still a chance Grealish sticks around after his loan ends. Everton has an option to buy him from Manchester City for £50 million. But honestly, with his injury, are they really going to spend that kind of money? It’s hard to say.
TEAM Talk claims Everton is watching Fulham’s Harry Wilson very closely. Leeds United wants him too, so there’s competition, but Everton seems serious.
Wilson’s been on fire for Fulham this season. The former Liverpool academy player—Jurgen Klopp once called him “incredible”—has played brilliantly, mostly on the right wing or as a number ten. Sky Sports’ Dougie Critchley even called him the “form player in the Premier League right now.” Hard to argue with that. Seven goals and four assists in 22 games, but it’s his last ten matches that really stand out: nine goal involvements. He’s not just a stat-padder either—he scores some absolute stunners, like that goal against Crystal Palace in December. A quick one-two, then he curls it in with the outside of his foot. Pure class.
If Everton lands Wilson, that probably spells the end for Grealish at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Sure, Everton can still activate the buy clause for him, but let’s be real—his form hasn’t been amazing lately, and injuries haven’t helped.
Wilson just offers more right now. He scores, he assists, and he can play the same positions as Grealish. Plus, he’d cost nothing, while Grealish would set Everton back £50 million. That’s a massive difference.
So yeah, it’s easy to see why Everton might go for Wilson instead. He’s been sensational, and given Grealish’s injury and patchy form, the writing’s on the wall. If Wilson arrives, Grealish’s Everton days are probably numbered. Honestly, that’s football—sometimes, you just have to move on.
HOW JAMES MADDISON’S INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SIGNALS A SHOCK SEASON RETURN
James Maddison returns to individual training as Igor Tudor prepares Tottenham for a vital relegation battle with Forest.
Ahead of Tottenham’s match against Nottingham Forest, manager Igor Tudor gave an update on when James Maddison might return from injury. It’s a crucial moment for Spurs as they prepare to host Forest in what could be the defining 90 minutes of Tudor’s time at the club and quite possibly a key fixture that will shape the season for both teams.
Currently separated by just one point, Tottenham and Forest are locked in a battle against relegation. A win would push Spurs four points clear of the drop zone, while a loss might drag them into the bottom three. The stakes couldn’t be clearer.
Tudor’s side heads into this game with renewed energy, surprisingly positive given the mood just two weeks ago. The draw at Anfield broke a six-game losing streak, and their recent 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid, though not enough to overturn the aggregate score, brought back a sense of belief. Young players like Xavi Simons and Archie Gray impressed, while Mathys Tel kept the opposition on their toes. The atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was electric in a way fans haven’t felt for months. While the Champions League hopes are dashed, that performance has injected valuable momentum into Spurs’ survival fight.
There’s also some hopeful news on the injury front. Dominic Solanke, who missed the Atlético leg with a hip issue, might be available. His physical presence adds a different dimension to Tottenham’s attack, which Tudor will surely be glad to have.
But the most promising update came from Tudor’s comments about Maddison. The creative midfielder, sidelined since August after rupturing his ACL in a preseason friendly, has begun some individual training, spotted alongside Palhinha. Recoveries from ACL injuries are never straightforward, and the team won’t rush him back. With only seven league games left after Sunday, there’s a narrow window for his return. Still, even the possibility of Maddison getting back on the pitch—someone who can change a game with a moment of skill or a precise pass—offers a much-needed morale boost.
For now, though, the focus remains firmly on Forest.
WHY BORUSSIA DORTMUND EXPECT JADON SANCHO TO SIGN FOR FREE
Unai Emery praises Jadon Sancho despite poor stats, while Dortmund free up £21m in wages to lure him back to Germany.
Borussia Dortmund really want Jadon Sancho back, and they’re hoping to get him for free from Manchester United. Sancho’s contract runs out this summer, and honestly, no one expects United to offer him a new one.
Right now, Sancho’s on loan at Aston Villa. It’s his third spell away from Old Trafford since United signed him for £73 million in 2021. His move to Villa was just a loan with no option to buy.
Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, has hinted he might keep Sancho, but Dortmund aren’t sitting around. The Times says Dortmund didn’t chase wingers last summer because Nico Kovac liked the 3-4-2-1 formation, but now the boss has changed his mind and wants Sancho back.
If Sancho comes back, he'll need to take a hefty pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Still, Dortmund’s where he made his name after moving from Manchester City in 2017.
Dortmund have room in the budget this summer; they let the contracts of Julian Brandt, Niklas Süle, and Salih Özcan run out. That saves them about £21 million a year, and they’re optimistic they can lure Sancho, who’s allowed to strike pre-contract deals with foreign clubs.
Sancho actually spent half of the 2024 season back at Dortmund after Erik ten Hag froze him out at United. He helped them reach the Champions League final, but nothing permanent came of it.
Something similar happened during his loan to Chelsea last season. The club even paid a £5 million penalty just to avoid having to sign him outright. Villa picked him up right at the transfer deadline in September, but, once again, he’s struggled.
So far, Sancho’s got one goal and one assist in 29 games across all competitions. Still, Emery thinks there’s more to come.
When asked in February about signing Sancho for good, Emery said, “Not yet, but he’s a fantastic player. Hopefully, he can help us by improving within our system, like he is doing.
“He’ll need a new contract; maybe it’s here. If he plays his best football, we’ll want him. But other teams will be interested, too.”
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