(Credit: Imago)

Jack Heath

Fri 8 August 2025 12:37, UK

Alan Myers has provided a new update for Everton fans regarding the current status of a deal to sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton.

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The Toffees are likely quaking in their boots ahead of the new season after a torrid pre-season, failing to win a single-match thus far.

Moreover, they are looking thin in crucial areas of the pitch including at the back where sensational centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite hasn’t featured in three matches.

Additionally, the blue half of Merseyside has a gaping hole on the right side of the midfield where James Garner has playing in an unfamiliar position.

The Saints winger remains a top priority for Moyes (Credit: Imago)

David Moyes has been interested in signing Jack Grealish on loan from Man City, but a deal is still yet to be finalised.

Their attention has turned to Saints prospect Dibling who remains a must-have to fill the void on the right-wing.

This comes after the academy graduate was withdrawn from training after personally requesting to leave the club (BBC Sport).

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The Toffees had a previous bid of £27million rejected (Sky Sports) by the south coast side for the teenager as they look to go again to bring in the talented youngster.

A post on X stated that Everton are in danger of missing out on the exciting teenager with both Tottenham and Newcastle showing interest.

After being asked by a Toffees fan for an update, former Head of Communications at Goodison Park Myers replied (7 August) to give a crucial shred of hope for Evertonians.

Despite being unsuccessful initially Myers understands that Everton’s offer is still there for the taking, he said: “Bid remains on the table I believe.”

Supposedly negotiations remain ongoing for the winger’s signature with Southampton proving unwilling to budge for a low-ball offer.

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Football Insider verdict

Undeniably, the 19-year-old has heaps of potential after his flashes of brilliance in the English top-flight last year.

Yet, I stress the “flashes” of brilliance given the technical winger was not consistent enough, albeit in a woeful Southampton side.

But, for the Saints to place a hefty £40m price tag (Sky Sports) is baffling in my opinion for a young lad who has huge amounts of work to do to improve his all-round game.

Indeed, there is something exciting about seeing a dribbler with the low shin pads, but scoring just four goals in 38 appearances highlights he has much to develop.

Tyler Dibling 2024-25 all competitionsAppearances38Minutes played2223Goals4Assists2(Source: Sofascore)

In my opinion, it seems better for the Englishman to stay another year on the south coast, especially under the engaging management of Will Still.

The ex-Lens coach is an enigma of the modern management game and is tipped to take the Saints straight back up in his first season.
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