Phil Jagielka has said that the "special" Gerard Deulofeu can be the "menace" that Everton need next season.

Having impressed on a season-long loan at Goodison Park during the 2013-14 season, the Spaniard sealed a permanent switch to Merseyside from Barcelona on Thursday.

The midfielder, who was loaned to Sevilla last term, has now been backed by Jagielka to pick up where he left off with the Toffees, who finished 11th in the 2014-15 campaign.

"He's always going to be a menace and create things and I'm sure that's why the manager has brought him in," Jagielka told the club's official website.

"It's a big thing with Gerard. As far as winning matches - getting those goals, getting those crosses in, beating people, winning free kicks and things like that - he's something special.

"We've not had an up-close view of him over these past 12 months but it will be interesting to see how he's added to that and matured into his position. It will be exciting for the fans to come and watch him."

The move will be completed on July 1.