Grealish to miss rest of the season

Everton midfielder Jack Grealish is likely to miss the rest of the season after breaking a bone in his foot.

The on-loan Manchester City winger suffered the injury against his former club Aston Villa earlier this month.

Toffees boss David Moyes said: “We believe he’s probably going to need surgery, but that’s still not absolutely confirmed, but it probably rules him out for the rest of the season, yes.

“It’s really disappointing for the player, and for the club, and all of us here.

“He’s such an important part, he’s a big character, big experience for us. We’ll miss him. He’s done a lot of really good things for us.”

Grealish has two goals and six assists for Everton this season. Moyes confirmed there was a chance that Everton may sign a replacement before Monday’s transfer deadline.

“I’d like to say we’re out there looking, which I think I’ve said in every press conference,” he said.

“We’re out there looking. It’s not that we’re shying away from it. I would say it’s probably less than likely than likely.

“In January you can find players, it’s not to say you can’t, but I think we’re seeing this window becoming quite a difficult one for a lot of teams.”