Everton have a new-found level of financial freedom under the Friedkin Group and could now look to beat rivals Liverpool to the signature of a talented winger.

Jack Grealish on David Moyes' impact at Everton

After a summer of exciting arrivals, David Moyes came away with one of the signings of the window in Jack Grealish, who has recently spoken openly about his career and recent form since pitching up at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Thanking the Scot for his belief in his abilities, the Three Lions man stated via Sky Sports: “People were saying to me, ‘what are you doing going to Everton’, and I was like, ‘what do you mean?’. It’s a massive club. I’m at my best when I feel loved. You know I’m quite vulnerable off the pitch and I wanted to go somewhere to just feel the love again.

“It’s down to him (Moyes) for giving me that platform to go and play the way I’ve been playing. I don’t mean this in an arrogant way but I do like it when managers say, ‘you’re the footballer, go and do what you want to do. I’d rather someone just be like, ‘when you get the ball Jack, just go and play.’ That’s what he says to me.”

Reviving attacking talent from the Premier League appears to have become a specialty for Moyes. Reports suggest Everton could look to sign Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus in January, which could be another trump card as they build a formidable forward line.

Plenty of optimism surrounds the direction of travel Everton are heading, and they could now be set to take things up a level after sending scouts to watch an exciting target.

Everton scouts watch Konstantinos Karetsas at Ibrox

According to Alan Nixon on Patreon, relayed by Everton News, Everton sent scouts to watch Genk winger Konstantinos Karetsas against Rangers, albeit he only came on as a late substitute in a 1-0 victory for the visitors.

The Greek international is expected to depart Belgium next year and could be available at around £20 million, though Liverpool, Sunderland, Newcastle United and Bournemouth are all fighting to secure his services.

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Labelled a “superstar in the making” by Ben Mattinson, Karetsas has registered three goals and six assists for Genk in 53 appearances and is viewed as a rising star across Europe, given he is only 17 years of age.

His performance for Greece against Scotland back in March turned heads after the youngster curled in a stunning strike to give his side an aggregate lead over Moyes’ country in the UEFA Nations League.

Tapping into the stars of the future is something that Everton will be willing to work on as they build a conveyor belt of exciting players who can play their part under new ownership, and beating Liverpool to his signature would send a message that the Toffees are to be revered.