Southampton Reportedly Reject Everton’s £27 Million Offer for Tyler Dibling Amidst Championship Drop

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.