Everton are on the verge of signing Manchester City winger Jack Grealish.

After a summer of speculation, the Toffees have finally agreed a deal to sign Grealish on a season-long loan.

David Moyes has the option to make it permanent next summer, although, it would cost a sizable £50m, so that seems unlikely.

Grealish has already completed his medical at Finch Farm and is expected to be available for selection against Leeds United on Monday.

The 29-year-old has selected a unique shirt number inspired by two football heroes.

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Jack Grealish picks number 18 shirt at Everton

Grealish, who wore the number 10 shirt at Manchester City, has decided to sport the 18 jersey, according to Mike McGrath.

Iliman Ndiaye currently has his preferred number, so he’s opted to follow in the footsteps of his footballing heroes Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne.

Rooney and Gascoigne both wore the number during their spells at Goodison Park, so there is a lot of history behind it.

Ashley Young was the last number 18 at Everton, and Gareth Barry is another notable player who’s sported it.

Where Jack Grealish could play at Everton

There is a little uncertainty about where Grealish will play, given he can operate as a left-winger and as a number 10.

Ndiaye has played off the left for much of his career on Merseyside, so the Man City loanee could be deployed in the middle.

That’s where his career started, and he enjoyed a productive period at Aston Villa in that role, so perhaps it’ll unlock his true potential.

Grealish has made no secret of his desire to get back into the England squad and Alan Myers reported that he went ‘above and beyond’ to make this transfer happen.