Harrison Armstrong has admitted he can learn a lot from Jack Grealish as Everton consider his future beyond this season.
The 30-year-old Grealish remains sidelined following his foot surgery earlier in the year.
Armstrong has even replaced Grealish in the starting XI for Everton recently, with the 19-year-old picking up some minutes at left-wing.
There is a belief that Everton will attempt to re-sign Grealish for next season when his loan expires at the end of the term.
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Jack Grealish of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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It is a signing that would go down well at Finch Farm, with the experienced winger already leaving an impression on David Moyes’ side.
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Harrison Armstrong shares Jack Grealish’s influence at Everton
Armstrong has really impressed Moyes since he returned from his loan stint with Preston North End.
The youngster has played a significant role in the squad for the Blues, with Armstrong so impressed by how good of a person Grealish has proven to be.
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Jack Grealish of Everton reacts during the Premier League match between Everton and West Ham United. Jack Grealish of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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“Jack is an unbelievable player and just a good person – someone I can learn a lot from,” Armstrong told the Everton website.
“Playing out wide has given me certain lessons to help me for future, for when I maybe go back into midfield – learning what those players working next to me need.
“Watching Jack, and watching him from afar while I was out on loan was great because he’s a really special player.”
Everton News columnist Alan Myers expected Everton to fight to re-sign Grealish over the summer, but the terms are going to have to work for the Toffees.
Fortunately, there should be a lot that works in Everton’s favour when it comes to the negotiations with Manchester City.
Everton need to retain Grealish’s experience
Everton still have a lot of experienced players in their squad, but Grealish has experience that he is still able to utilise on the pitch.
Seamus Coleman remains the figurehead at Finch Farm. However, the Ireland international barely plays anymore, with his work being orchestrated mainly behind the scenes.
Club Apps Goals Assists Minutes
Aston Villa 213 32 43 15,338′
Manchester City 157 17 23 9,852′
Notts County (Loan) 39 5 7 2,934′
Everton FC (Loan) 22 2 6 1,723′
TOTAL 474 62 88 32,913′
Moyes has admitted Grealish was a great addition for Everton as the Blues look set to miss the winger for the remainder of the term.
Grealish had returned six assists and two goals before undergoing surgery, but the Man City loanee continues to cheer his teammates on.
After years of struggles at the Etihad Stadium, landing at Everton has appeared to be a good fit for all parties.
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