Everton have made a pretty productive start to the new Premier League season.
David Moyes’ side currently reside eighth after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 just before the international break
Everton have aspirations of qualifying for Europe this season, and they certainly look capable of achieving that goal so far.
Former midfielder Peter Reid has come out and heaped praise on one Toffees star who has been ‘outstanding’.
Everton winger Jack Grealish.
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Peter Reid so impressed by Jack Grealish this season
Peter Reid, who played over 200 times for Everton, has heaped praise on Jack Grealish, speaking on Krafty Entertainment’s YouTube channel.
“He’s been outstanding every game he’s played,” the 69-year-old explained.
“He handles the football. He does a shift. He gets back. You know what I’m like with footballers? I mean, I love ability, but I love I love the graft as well.
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“And he’s been absolutely outstanding. And do you know what? when that one when that one ricocheted in against a really good Crystal Palace, we rode our luck, but when that ricocheted in, I’ve never heard the noise from the stadium and the love from the supporters to him, it was quite emotional. I’ve got to say it was brilliant.
“The boy, he has been brilliant. I’m made up for the lad because he deserves it.”
Everton must sign Jack Grealish permanently
Grealish, who won the Premier League Player of the Month in August, is the joint-top assister in the league.
The Manchester City loanee has four assists in just seven games and has created more chances than any other Englishman.
Everton must try to sign the 30-year-old on a permanent deal next summer, although the £50m buy-option they hold is too steep.
The Toffees have been given hope of signing Grealish for a lot less than that, as his book value at Man City is £16.7m.
Anything above that figure would represent profit for the Citizens, so perhaps a deal could be struck at around £25m.