Jamie Carragher has said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:14pm, December 6, 2021) that it was Rafael Benitez who signed Demarai Gray for Everton, and not Marcel Brands.
The former Liverpool defender made the comments about Gray following Everton’s 2-1 win against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Monday night.
Gray scored the winner in the Premier League game with a stunning effort in the second minute of injury time.
Sky Sports pundit Carragher has said that he is confident that it was Everton manager Benitez who signed 25-year-old winger Gray and 30-year-old winger Andros Townsend.
Former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United winger Townsend joined Everton on a free transfer in the summer of 2021 after leaving Crystal Palace.
Everton signed Gray from Bayer Leverkusen for £1.7 million in the summer of 2021 (BBC Sport).
Marcel Brands recently left his role as the Everton director of football.
Verdict on Everton duo Gray and Townsend
Carragher said on Sky Sports Premier League (10:14pm, December 6, 2021): “No, no no. They were Rafa’s. They were Rafa’s. I am sure of that.
Good singings
Both Townsend and Gray have been good signings for Everton, especially when you consider how much they cost the Merseyside club.
The two wingers have quality and pace, and they also work hard for the team.
Townsend has scored three goals and provided two assists in 14 Premier League starts this season.
Gray has scored five goals and given two assists in 14 Premier League starts this campaign.
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