In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Christopher Beesley, the Everton reporter of the Liverpool Echo, said that Everton will buy Grealish if he maintains his form, but the transfer fee still needs to be negotiated.
Grealish played for Everton on loan from Manchester City this summer. Everton has the option to buy out for 50 million pounds next summer. So far this season, Grealish has played 7 Premier League games for Everton, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. However, he was unable to play in this weekend's Everton vs. Manchester City game due to an avoidance clause.
When asked whether Everton wanted to keep Grealish, reporter Christopher Beesley said: "I'm sure they will. For a player who is 31 years old next year, the transfer fee seems to be expensive, so if it is to succeed, it may require some negotiation. If he continues to maintain his current form, I believe Everton will be very eager to reach a deal, but the fee is crucial.
Everton will not be troubled by PSR for the time being, but for a player of this age "The buyout fee seems a bit expensive, no matter how good he is. If he continues to perform like this, there will be strong calls for a deal, which may be a solution that all parties want, but it depends on whether the two clubs can reach an agreement or if a third party intervenes. Things are going well at the moment, but if they want to go further, some serious negotiations may be needed next summer."