Southampton Rejects Everton Offers for Tyler Dibling Amid Transfer Standoff

Everton is actively pursuing the signing of Southampton's 19-year-old winger Tyler Dibling, with multiple bids made during the summer transfer window. Southampton, recently relegated to the Championship, values Dibling highly, initially setting a £100 million price tag that has since dropped but remains around £45-50 million, including bonuses and a sell-on clause. Despite Everton's improved offers, including bids around £35 million plus add-ons, Southampton has rejected these, standing firm on their valuation and hoping for a bidding war. Dibling, who has Premier League experience with four goals and three assists last season, appears keen on a move to Everton, but Southampton manager Will Still has avoided confirming any transfer details, emphasizing the club's set price. Everton manager David Moyes has expressed the urgency of strengthening the squad, particularly on the wings, admitting the team is not yet ready for the Premier League season without key signings. Additionally, Everton is exploring other transfer targets such as Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, indicating the club's broader efforts to bolster their squad amid challenging negotiations for Dibling.