Everton make major Tyler Dibling decision after Jack Grealish deal agreed
Everton have arrived at a pivotal conclusion over Tyler Dibling after the expected signing of Jack Grealish on a season-long loan was agreed.
After an extremely disappointing pre-season ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, there looks to be light at the end of the tunnel for the Toffees.
The Merseyside club have agreed a deal to bring Man City outcast Grealish in on a season-long loan, a huge boost to David Moyes’ attacking options.
The 29-year-old struggled to find regular game time under Pep Guardiola last year and has found a move away to resurrect his career.
Moyes has also been pursuing Southampton’s talented right-winger with numerous bids with the latest £40million offer for Dibling rejected by the club.
In the wake of the Grealish news, it looks like the blue half of Merseyside may have been forced to re-think their hunt for the 19-year-old.
Everton have ‘moved on’ from Tyler Dibling due to ‘high price’
With a gaping hole on the right-hand side of the midfield, the left-footed winger looked to be a superb option to bring to Merseyside.
However, a post on X (11 August) by BBC Merseyside reporter Giulia Bould has confirmed the two parties have not continued talks for the highly-rated youngster.
Providing an update on the transfer saga, the 5Live reporter said: “Everton have moved on from Tyler Dibling after Southampton set a high price on the winger.
“The two clubs couldn’t agree on a fee for the 19 year old last week. There has been no further contact and #EFC are now exploring other priorities.”
https://x.com/GiuliaBould/status/1954849472485163434Grealish arrival provides short-term savings by not going for Dibling
Football Insider verdict
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider on 11 August, former Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness believes Dibling can be a £90m player in the future.
Yet, it has become apparent that the Evertonians are unwilling to meet the Saints’ valuation for their youngster in the region of £40-50m.
It is highly likely that by reaching an agreement to bring England international Grealish in on a temporary basis has plugged a hole in Moyes’ attack.
| Jack Grealish 2024-25 Premier League | |
| Appearances (starts) | 20 (7) |
| Minutes played | 735 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 1 |
Therefore, proceeding to pursue an expensive deal for the 19-year-old made little sense if the Toffees can find a way to do without him, especially given the huge savings by not bringing in a relatively unproven teenager compared to the experience of the Villa academy product.
The arrival of the former Villain could mean a switch of sides for the speedy Iliman N’Diaye as the loanee nestles in on the left-hand side.
Scottish boss Moyes will be thrilled to have the Englishman in his ranks and can expect a highly motivated and productive season from the City outcast ahead of the World Cup.