“Everton’s Jaw-Dropping £40M Swoop for ‘Mind-Blowing’ Grealish 2.0 Will Leave You Speechless!”
Everton fans approached their first-ever competitive match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with some nerves, unsure if their new home could replicate the familiar atmosphere of Goodison Park.
However, those fears were quickly eased as David Moyes’ side delivered a strong 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League debut at Bramley-Moore Dock.
It was a resilient team display that secured the win, highlighted by Jordan Pickford’s crucial penalty save.
Yet, Jack Grealish stole the spotlight, producing two brilliant assists and looking revitalised under Moyes.
Signed on a loan-to-buy deal, the former Aston Villa man could prove one of Everton’s smartest moves in years if he sustains this form across the season.
The Toffees are also active in the transfer market, already adding Southampton talent Tyler Dibling, viewed as Grealish’s long-term successor. Moyes even tested his old club West Ham with a bid for Tomas Soucek, though it was rejected.
Now, Everton have been surprisingly linked with Lucas Paqueta, who is valued at £40m and also tracked by Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Paqueta, much like Grealish, has endured off-field controversies that overshadowed his talent.
Yet, his best spells at West Ham came under Moyes, including his role in their Europa Conference League triumph, where Declan Rice praised his “mind-boggling” ability.
At one stage, the Brazilian was even touted for a £100m switch to Manchester City, mirroring Grealish’s record-breaking move from Aston Villa.
While that transfer never materialised, Paqueta remains a gifted yet inconsistent figure.
His numbers dipped after Moyes’ departure, and headlines have since been dominated by his off-pitch issues rather than his “maverick” style, a label Moyes himself once used.
For Grealish, his own struggles at Manchester City showed how quickly public perception can shift.
Despite 32 goals and 43 assists at Villa, his reduced output at City left him under constant scrutiny. Now, under Moyes at Everton, he looks set to reignite his career.
A similar revival could await Paqueta if he reunites with his former manager. With Moyes’ backing, the Brazilian has already proven capable of producing at the highest level.
Should Everton manage to pair him with a rejuvenated Grealish, the Toffees could possess two dynamic playmakers capable of transforming their season.
Ultimately, Everton’s new stadium debut may prove symbolic of a fresh era, with Moyes building a side that mixes redemption stories and untapped potential into genuine top-flight threats.
