Southampton
Southampton Reportedly Reject Everton’s £27 Million Offer for Tyler Dibling Amidst Championship Drop
Southampton reject Everton’s £27M bid for Tyler Dibling; valuation now between £35-40M amid relegation.
Southampton have turned down an initial £27 million bid from Everton for their promising young winger Tyler Dibling, despite the club’s recent relegation to the Championship. The south coast club had previously placed a substantially higher valuation on their academy product, with figures as steep as £100 million mentioned. However, sources now suggest Southampton’s asking price has fallen closer to £40 million, with Everton optimistic that a £35 million offer may be accepted.
Tyler Dibling emerged from Southampton’s youth setup, having joined their academy in 2012. In 2022, he briefly moved to Chelsea but returned to Southampton within just over a month after admitting, “I’ve made a mistake. I don’t enjoy it,” during a conversation with his former academy coach Jeremy Newton. Dibling quickly made an impact upon his return, scoring his first senior goal against Ipswich Town.
Interest in Dibling has been widespread, with clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur, and RB Leipzig linked to the youngster. Talks of Manchester United’s potential £21 million offer were previously dismissed by Southampton’s then-boss Russell Martin, who said, “I’m not sure you’ll get his left foot for that.”
Now, with Dibling willing to relocate this summer, a transfer appears plausible as Southampton adjust their expectations in light of relegation. Everton’s approach represents a significant step towards securing the winger, who is regarded as one of the club’s brightest prospects despite the challenging circumstances faced by his current side.
Crystal Palace
Ten Premier League Appointments That Lasted Only Weeks or Months
A look at ten Premier League appointments that unravelled quickly, from 95 days to eight matches…
Top-flight management can be unforgiving. This piece revisits ten Premier League spells that ended almost as soon as they began, each outlined by the facts of their brief tenures.
Nathan Jones arrived at Southampton off the back of strong work at Luton Town but lasted just 95 days on the south coast. Supporters found it hard to get behind a manager who appeared reluctant to take responsibility; he responded with references to “xG” and the underlying numbers that had raised his profile at Luton.
Terry Connor took over at Wolves in February 2012 after a long spell as Mick McCarthy’s assistant. With the club sitting 18th, seven straight defeats followed and relegation was confirmed in April as Wolves finished the season on 25 points. Connor was not retained for the following season.
Quique Sánchez Flores enjoyed an impressive 2015–16 campaign with Watford but left at season’s end. He returned in 2019–20 after Javi Gracia’s dismissal and his comeback was a disaster: an early 8-0 defeat to Manchester City and just one win saw him depart in under three months.
Bob Bradley became the first American to manage in the Premier League when appointed by Swansea in 2016. Backing from the club’s owners was short-lived as Swansea conceded freely and earned eight points from the 11 games he led.
Frank de Boer’s spell at Crystal Palace lasted only 450 Premier League minutes; the side failed to score under his management. José Mourinho called him the “worst manager in the history of the Premier League.” De Boer later said the squad resisted his possession-based ideas.
Rene Meulensteen’s time at Fulham lasted 75 days. The former Manchester United assistant oversaw seven games, losing five, before the club moved on to Felix Magath.
Javi Gracia was drafted into Leeds United in February during the 2022–23 survival battle. He managed 11 league games over 71 days; six defeats and a run of heavy losses, including conceding at least four goals in four of his last seven matches, ended his brief spell. The man who replaced him? Stay tuned.
Les Reed returned to Charlton in 2006 and, after Iain Dowie’s sacking, was promoted to head coach. A six-week spell produced seven Premier League games with five defeats; he was tagged “Les Misérables” and “Santa Clueless” before leaving.
Nottingham Forest rose to seventh in 2024–25 under Nuno Espírito Santo, only for him to depart three games into the following season. Ange Postecoglou succeeded him but lasted eight matches without a win before being dismissed.
Newcastle United
Aaron Ramsdale Joins Newcastle United on Loan with Option to Buy
Aaron Ramsdale joins Newcastle United on loan from Southampton, with option to buy.
Newcastle United have secured goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan from Southampton, with an option to make the move permanent next summer. The England international, welcomed at St James’ Park, expressed his enthusiasm for the move. “It’s great to be here,” Ramsdale said. “I’ve always loved coming here and I’ve seen how passionate and loud the fans can be.
“I’ve always loved playing here at St James’ Park—I’ve not always had the greatest of results, but when the fans get behind you it’s some place. Coming to the stadium and seeing it empty today, it’s quite surreal to think that this is going to be home for the foreseeable future. I’ve got the kit on, it’s got the nice Champions League badge on the sleeve and I’m delighted to be here.”
Ramsdale also highlighted his connection with the manager and coaching staff: “Working with the manager and his coaching staff again were a big draw for me. They’ve already had a great influence on my career and the gaffer turned me from a man into a professional footballer at Bournemouth. He really showed me the ropes so the manager and his coaching staff were a huge selling point for me to come here.”
Manager Eddie Howe commented on the acquisition: “Aaron is an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad. Having worked with him before, I know what he can bring to us on and off the pitch, so we look forward to welcoming him into the group.” This signing reinforces Newcastle’s ambitions as they continue their campaign in the 2025/26 Premier League season.
