Grealish fuels Everton's upturn as transfer deadline nears

Everton's season has burst into life this month as new loan signing Jack Grealish produced a string of creative displays to help David Moyes's side pick up successive wins, while the club continued to do business in the transfer market and hunt for defensive reinforcements ahead of Monday's deadline. Grealish provided two assists in Everton's 2-0 victory over Brighton at the club's new Hill Dickinson Stadium and added two more in a dramatic 3-2 win at Wolves on Saturday, sparking talk of a permanent move and an England recall.

Grealish's four assists in his opening league appearances have made an immediate impact on Everton's attack. Moyes praised the loanee's influence, saying it was down to Grealish's own mentality and form. "The biggest compliment I can say about Jack is that he's even better than I thought he was," the manager said after the Wolves win. Grealish has also taken to social media to express his enjoyment at Everton, posting messages thanking supporters and celebrating the run of results.

The creative burst has coincided with other additions. Everton confirmed the signing of winger Tyler Dibling from Southampton this week for a fee reported in the region of 35...