Silva sold “world-class” Everton star, now he’s worth more than Grealish

Everton’s Rejuvenation Under Moyes Sparks Hope – and Grealish is Leading the Charge

There’s a genuine sense of optimism surrounding Everton right now.

Gone are the dark days of relegation fears under Sean Dyche. With David Moyes back in charge, the Toffees have climbed to a promising fifth place in the early Premier League standings, having won two of their opening three matches.

And with a new home at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, everything about Everton feels refreshed and full of promise.

Adding to the buzz is loan signing Jack Grealish, who’s taken Merseyside by storm with a sensational start to life in blue.

Grealish’s Electric Start for Everton

Everton made a bold statement in the transfer window, bringing in the likes of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. But it’s Grealish who has stolen the spotlight.

The former Manchester City winger has rediscovered his spark, registering four assists in just three league appearances—a stark contrast to his struggles under Pep Guardiola.

David Moyes has been full of praise, even admitting Grealish is “even better than I thought he was.”

For perspective, it took Grealish 13 games to tally the same number of goal contributions for City, and 11 matches to reach that figure during his breakout 2019/20 campaign with Aston Villa.

Everton have the option to make the deal permanent for £50 million, and on current form, that may be a bargain worth pursuing.

A Rare Hit in a History of Misses

Everton haven’t always struck gold in the transfer market. One notable misstep came in the form of Moise Kean, who struggled at Goodison Park but has since found form with Fiorentina, netting 25 goals.

Ademola Lookman is another who failed to make a lasting impact in blue. The winger, now starring for Atalanta, was reportedly eager for a Premier League return this summer but remains in Serie A—where he continues to shine.

Last season, Lookman racked up an incredible 27 goal contributions for Ivan Juric’s side.

His performances have led some, including commentator Matteo Bonetti, to label him “world-class.” That’s a stark contrast to his time at Everton, where he managed just four goals and two assists in 48 appearances.

At the time, his £22.5m sale may have seemed smart business—but hindsight tells a different story.

Now valued at around £52 million—£30 million more than Everton sold him for—Lookman has notched a staggering 77 goal involvements since leaving Merseyside. His transformation underlines just how costly Everton’s lack of patience can be.

Grealish: Everton’s Redemption Signing?

While Lookman may have slipped through their fingers, Moyes and his team may now have a similar talent in Jack Grealish.

If his early form is anything to go by, Everton fans can expect much more from their new number 18 as the season progresses.

With a refreshed squad, an ambitious manager, and a star reborn in Grealish, Everton finally look like a team on the rise again.