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Ive said for a long period of time that Everton would not be paying more than £15-20m for Grealish. 1 year left on his contract, city will want him off their books, as they\'ve already bought the replacement in Semenyo & Doku, and have other players to play in that role including Foden. I can still see us bringing him on loan, and paying the £10m or so in wages. He\'s happy here, lives locally, so id be surprised if he doesn\'t re-sign. He might be nearly 31, but the lad created 8 goal involvements in 20 games, and 2nd in the league with key passes per 90. His chances created on average 2.1 chances per 90. That might sound rubbish, but it is seriously good. Ndiaye in comparison had 0.6 last season. And the lad can play. He keeps possession, wins fouls, and can run the clock down which could be vital for 3 points or heaven forbid a cup final. He must be incredibly frustrating to play against as an opposition player. I do prefer Ndiaye on the left, but Grealish could easily come in for him, and play hopefully a European campaign, cup games, Christmas period games, and give Ndiaye the rest without a drop off in quality. Everton need a squad, and that includes players that can deliver in the here and now, not 4 years time.

Darren, I honestly think you have become so much more observant mate since you have been forced to watch the games on the telly!

“with Ndiaye, McNeil, George Alcaraz and possibly Dibling” We haven’t got George – he’s on loan, and the way he’s being treated I would be very surprised to see him agree to sign for us next season. McNeil was on the verge of a move – that will happen in the summer. Alcaraz isn’t a wide player and Dibling doesn’t actually exist.

PG. 3 weeks without a game. Not going to be much to write about.

I\'m still not sure that putting a good proportion of your eggs in a soon to be 31, Grealish shaped basket is the way to go. 1 yr lone?