Deadline day has delivered another burst of Premier League transfer drama, with Jack Grealish set to return to Everton on loan from Manchester City while Tottenham Hotspur have completed deals for Mykhaylo Mudryk and Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo. The three moves add another layer of intrigue to an already frantic final stretch of the summer transfer window, with clubs rushing to complete their remaining business before the deadline shuts.

The biggest surprise is arguably Grealish’s return to Everton, where the England international will spend the season after Manchester City reached an agreement with the Merseyside club. According to the latest reports, Everton have been pushing for the 30-year-old for several days and eventually became the only club willing to meet City’s terms, despite interest from several other sides.

Jack Grealish returns to Everton on season-long loan

Grealish has now given the green light to the move and is expected to undergo his medical on Tuesday morning before completing his return to Everton. The agreement is a season-long loan from Manchester City, bringing the winger back to the club where he began his senior career before establishing himself as one of English football’s most expensive and recognisable players.

Everton’s persistence appears to have been decisive, with the club maintaining their pursuit even as other teams made enquiries about the former Aston Villa captain. The final agreement gives Grealish an opportunity to revive his career in familiar surroundings while Everton add considerable experience and attacking quality to their squad.

For Manchester City, meanwhile, the deal provides the Englishman with the chance to play regularly away from the Etihad after competition for places limited his opportunities. The move could also give the winger an important platform to rediscover the form that previously made him one of the Premier League’s most influential attackers.

Grealish’s arrival is particularly intriguing because of his history with Everton. He came through the club’s academy before moving into the senior game, and his return represents something of a homecoming at a significant stage of his career.

Tottenham complete Mudryk and Tosin deals

Tottenham have also been extremely active as the deadline approaches, with Mykhaylo set to join from Chelsea on a paid loan that includes a buy option which is not mandatory. The agreement has been completed on personal terms, meaning the Ukrainian winger will now reunite with Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Misha’s move represents another opportunity for the 25-year-old to rebuild his career after an inconsistent spell at Chelsea. His explosive pace and ability to operate from wide positions have long made him an intriguing attacking option, and De Zerbi’s familiarity with his qualities could be important as Tottenham look to get more from him.

The structure of the agreement is also significant because Tottenham will have the opportunity to assess Misha’s throughout the season before deciding whether to pursue a permanent transfer. A successful campaign under De Zerbi could therefore turn the loan into the first stage of a longer stay in north London.

Tottenham have also reached an agreement to sign Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea, with the defender moving after the two clubs settled on a package worth £7m in fixed fees plus add-ons. Personal terms have also been agreed, clearing another important hurdle in the transfer.

Deadline day reshapes Premier League squads

The simultaneous movement of Grealish, Mudryk and Tosin demonstrates just how quickly the transfer market can change during deadline day. Everton have added an experienced England international capable of operating across the attack, while Tottenham have strengthened both their attacking and defensive options with two players arriving from Chelsea and Manchester City respectively.

For Manchester City, Grealish’s departure on loan also creates another opportunity to reshape the squad, particularly as the club continue to balance their attacking options. Everton, on the other hand, can welcome a player with Premier League experience and the technical ability to make an immediate impact.

Tottenham’s business carries a different significance because both arrivals could provide Roberto De Zerbi with additional solutions as he continues to establish his squad. Mudryk offers pace and directness in attack, while Tosin brings Premier League experience and defensive depth.

With medicals and final paperwork still forming part of the process for some of these deals, the closing hours remain crucial. Grealish is expected at Everton for his medical on Tuesday morning, while Tottenham’s agreements for Mudryk and Tosin have already moved into the final stages.

As the clock runs down, the Premier League’s deadline day drama continues to produce unexpected reunions, ambitious loans and permanent moves, with Everton’s pursuit of Grealish and Tottenham’s double swoop among the stories that could define the final hours of the summer transfer window.