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Everton tipped to threaten this season after Jack Grealish signing
Premier League clubs should be wary of Everton this season after the club confirmed the arrival of Jack Grealish. That’s according to his former Aston Villa teammate, Gabby Agbonlahor, who assessed his imminent transfer. Grealish has joined Everton on loan from Man City@Everton / X And Agbonlahor thinks his arrival will see Everton threaten this seasontalkSPORT Grealish has been announced as an Everton player, joining from Manchester City after completing his medical. The 29-year-old only made seven starts for Man City in the Premier League last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola and he’s now looking to reignite his career out on loan with the Toffees. And talkSPORT host Agbonlahor believes Grealish’s addition to Everton makes them a team to watch this campaign. His arrival will follow the signing of ex-Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who will also slot into David Moyes‘ line-up. Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT Breakfast: “Sometimes, in [Grealish’s] position, you can go to another club that’s maybe bigger in a sense of where they’re going to finish, but you’re not playing regularly. “With the season had last season, he needs to go to a club where David Moyes says to him, you’re my No.10, you’re playing. “I want you in that role, [Iliman] Ndiaye off the left, [Dwight] McNeil on the right, Beto down the middle, they’ve brought in Dewsbury-Hall, who will start with Idrissa Gueye or [Carlos] Alcaraz.” He then added: “In midfield and attacking positions, it’s starting to look like, okay then, let’s take note of Everton. “Go and enjoy your football. He’s got a manager who will understand him as a person and a player. He’ll get the best out of him.” Grealish could take Moyes’ Everton to the next levelGetty Everton's summer signings Jack Grealish – Loan [Manchester City] Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £28m [Chelsea] Thierno Barry – £27m [Villarreal] Carlos Alcaraz – £13m [Flamengo] Adam Aznou – £8m [Bayern] Mark Travers – £4m [Bournemouth] Grealish has become Moyes’ sixth signing of the summer window, as Everton strengthen ahead of the new season. Dewsbury-Hall, Thierno Barry, Adam Aznou, Mark Travers and Alcaraz have all made permanent switches in recent weeks. And by spending north of £75million, the Toffees will hope to make a mark on the Premier League after a 13th-placed finish last term. Perfect timing Grealish’s loan switch to the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium looks to have come at the perfect time for him. He will hope that regular gametime under Moyes will boost his hopes of being in Thomas Tuchel‘s England squad for the 2026 World Cup. When asked whether Grealish could now force his way into Tuchel’s plans, talkSPORT host Ally McCoist said: “I hope so. Grealish hasn’t played for England in almost a full yearGetty “I just want to see him back playing, I think he’s far, far too good to be sitting on anybody’s bench, that harbours any hopes of getting in the World Cup squad, so he’s got to be playing. “It’s funny, because a lot of people don’t see Jack as a Moysey-type player…I think it’s brilliant. “I hope he goes in there and I hope he plays No.10 and I hope he sets the new stadium alight.” Should Grealish thrive and get back to his best, he could earn his first international call-up under the new England boss. He has not played for the Three Lions since October 2024, but has 39 caps to his name and will hope to add more to that tally. talkSPORT understands the pair have held positive talks, with the player still part of Tuchel’s plans if he can play regularly. Grealish’s attitude has been praised amid the ongoing Isak dramaGetty Impressive attitude Grealish has refused to complain about his lack of minutes during his last couple of seasons at Man City. And that is something that has impressed McCoist, with the Rangers icon comparing his situation to Alexander Isak. Isak will to refuse to play for Newcastle as he looks to force a move away from the club to join Liverpool. McCoist said on talkSPORT: “He’s kept his mouth shut and never moaned once. He deserves a lot of credit. “You see a lot of them now, you look at Isak for example, who I don’t think has handled himself well at all, he’s harboured that move and thrown his toys out of the pram. “Jack’s never opened his mouth when he’s not been in the team, he’s shut up and done his work, he deserves his move.” Is this Grealish’s level? Despite the positivity from Agbonlahor and McCoist around Grealish’s move, talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham is more apprehensive. He has raised he question as to whether Everton is the forward’s level and that he may not be good enough to still play at the top. “No disrespect to Everton, but this is a huge step down for Jack Grealish,” Durham s
Premier League clubs should be wary of Everton this season after the club confirmed the arrival of Jack Grealish.
That’s according to his former Aston Villa teammate, Gabby Agbonlahor, who assessed his imminent transfer.
Grealish has been announced as an Everton player, joining from Manchester City after completing his medical.
The 29-year-old only made seven starts for Man City in the Premier League last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
He fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola and he’s now looking to reignite his career out on loan with the Toffees.
And talkSPORT host Agbonlahor believes Grealish’s addition to Everton makes them a team to watch this campaign.
His arrival will follow the signing of ex-Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who will also slot into David Moyes‘ line-up.
Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT Breakfast: “Sometimes, in [Grealish’s] position, you can go to another club that’s maybe bigger in a sense of where they’re going to finish, but you’re not playing regularly.
“With the season had last season, he needs to go to a club where David Moyes says to him, you’re my No.10, you’re playing.
“I want you in that role, [Iliman] Ndiaye off the left, [Dwight] McNeil on the right, Beto down the middle, they’ve brought in Dewsbury-Hall, who will start with Idrissa Gueye or [Carlos] Alcaraz.”
He then added: “In midfield and attacking positions, it’s starting to look like, okay then, let’s take note of Everton.
“Go and enjoy your football. He’s got a manager who will understand him as a person and a player. He’ll get the best out of him.”
Everton's summer signings
- Jack Grealish – Loan [Manchester City]
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £28m [Chelsea]
- Thierno Barry – £27m [Villarreal]
- Carlos Alcaraz – £13m [Flamengo]
- Adam Aznou – £8m [Bayern]
- Mark Travers – £4m [Bournemouth]
Grealish has become Moyes’ sixth signing of the summer window, as Everton strengthen ahead of the new season.
Dewsbury-Hall, Thierno Barry, Adam Aznou, Mark Travers and Alcaraz have all made permanent switches in recent weeks.
And by spending north of £75million, the Toffees will hope to make a mark on the Premier League after a 13th-placed finish last term.
Perfect timing
Grealish’s loan switch to the brand-new Hill Dickinson Stadium looks to have come at the perfect time for him.
He will hope that regular gametime under Moyes will boost his hopes of being in Thomas Tuchel‘s England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
When asked whether Grealish could now force his way into Tuchel’s plans, talkSPORT host Ally McCoist said: “I hope so.
“I just want to see him back playing, I think he’s far, far too good to be sitting on anybody’s bench, that harbours any hopes of getting in the World Cup squad, so he’s got to be playing.
“It’s funny, because a lot of people don’t see Jack as a Moysey-type player…I think it’s brilliant.
“I hope he goes in there and I hope he plays No.10 and I hope he sets the new stadium alight.”
Should Grealish thrive and get back to his best, he could earn his first international call-up under the new England boss.
He has not played for the Three Lions since October 2024, but has 39 caps to his name and will hope to add more to that tally.
talkSPORT understands the pair have held positive talks, with the player still part of Tuchel’s plans if he can play regularly.
Impressive attitude
Grealish has refused to complain about his lack of minutes during his last couple of seasons at Man City.
And that is something that has impressed McCoist, with the Rangers icon comparing his situation to Alexander Isak.
Isak will to refuse to play for Newcastle as he looks to force a move away from the club to join Liverpool.
McCoist said on talkSPORT: “He’s kept his mouth shut and never moaned once. He deserves a lot of credit.
“You see a lot of them now, you look at Isak for example, who I don’t think has handled himself well at all, he’s harboured that move and thrown his toys out of the pram.
“Jack’s never opened his mouth when he’s not been in the team, he’s shut up and done his work, he deserves his move.”
Is this Grealish’s level?
Despite the positivity from Agbonlahor and McCoist around Grealish’s move, talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham is more apprehensive.
He has raised he question as to whether Everton is the forward’s level and that he may not be good enough to still play at the top.
“No disrespect to Everton, but this is a huge step down for Jack Grealish,” Durham said. “At Villa, he was allowed to do what he wanted, he looked great, we all thought wow, what a player he is.
“He went to City and was asked to do something different…but he actually did it in the treble season. I can’t really understand what’s gone wrong.”
Durham added: “Man City need to get back to the top level, competing for the Champions League and winning the Premier League…and they’re thinking Jack Grealish isn’t part of that.
“I’m wondering if he is actually top level, he looked it at Aston Villa, played a big part for City but without the numbers, and overall when we look back, is Everton his level?”
