Everton’s pursuit of Tyler Dibling is supported by The Friedkin Group, which is willing to meet Southampton’s transfer fee, making the deal advantageous for all parties.
Whether you like it or not, even though several days have passed since Simon Rusk left, Saints fans still owe him some applause—particularly for his leadership during the intense final matches, despite a slip-up against Everton.
Even Simon Rusk would likely agree that the disappointment from the 0-2 loss at Goodison overshadowed the positive performances against Man City and Arsenal.
After crashing Everton’s celebration, Southampton handed the Toffees a perfect farewell. But truth be told, Everton has often gotten the better of Southampton in crucial moments.
Having already made a surprising move for former Saints talent Charly Alcaraz, who featured in the Goodison celebrations, Everton is now targeting an even bigger signing from Southampton.
To mark the opening of their new stadium next season, Everton is aiming to sign one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents: Saints’ own Tyler Dibling.
According to Everton News, David Moyes and his staff are eager to bring Dibling in and are closely monitoring his situation at Southampton. Their interest is backed by the club’s owners, The Friedkin Group, who are ready to meet Southampton’s £55 million asking price for the player.
Everton’s pursuit of Dibling is expected to be a beneficial deal for Southampton.
I understand the initial reaction from Saints fans to the Dibling rumor, but this interest could actually benefit Southampton in several ways.
With Everton’s strong backing, Southampton could secure a windfall of around £60 million from Dibling’s sale. The deal is likely to require minimal negotiation, giving the Saints more time to find suitable replacements.
Additionally, whether fans like it or not, the ongoing transfer saga around Dibling has tested the club’s resources and supporters’ patience. So, a deal that puts an end to all the drama would be welcomed.
Ultimately, continuing his career at a Premier League club outside the Big Six could be ideal for Dibling, offering him more regular playing time than he might get at a bigger club.
That’s why, even though Everton is the interested party, it seems to work more in Southampton’s favor than anyone else’s. Hopefully, this transfer will finally close the Dibling chapter for good.
