Matt Le Tissier issues Tyler Dibling warning after Everton bids for Southampton ace
Everton made two offers in quick succession for Tyler Dibling as they look to bolster their attacking options under David Moyes.
The Toffees’ latest bid was worth £40million, but Southampton countered by asking for a package worth £50m [The Athletic].
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Saints legend Matt Le Tissier revealed he thinks that is good value for the winger, although he had some concerns over Dibling’s form after Ivan Juric arrived to replace Russell Martin.
The young winger dipped in and out of Southampton’s side, scoring four times and assisting twice, but he only found the back of the net two times in 33 Premier League appearances.
However, that has not stopped other sides, including Liverpool, from showing an interest in Dibling.
Tyler Dibling could ‘easily’ be sold for more
This article contains exclusive comment from former Southampton and England striker Matt Le Tissier.
Dibling has plenty of suitors and following the South Coast side’s relegation, is expected to move on this summer.
The England Under-19 international has been removed from contact training at Southampton, and speaking to Football Insider exclusively, Le Tissier gave some insight into his struggles in the latter half of last season.
He said: “Obviously, there’s a lot of potential there.
“The first half of last season he was very good, not quite so good when the new manager came in, I’m not sure those two saw eye to eye.
“Tyler’s form dipped quite considerably towards the back end of last season.
“On the back of that, I think that’s why you’re probably looking at clubs making offers around the £35-40 million mark. It’s been reported at £45m plus add-ons and Southampton might be interested.
“Anybody who bought him for £45m, and he fulfils anywhere near the potential he’s got, there’s definitely value in that.
“You could easily sell him on for more money after that.”
Mateus Fernandes next out the door at Southampton
Dibling is not the only talented youngster at St. Mary’s who looks destined for an exit this summer.
Mick Brown told Football Insider exclusively that West Ham are plotting a move for Mateus Fernandes.
The Hammers sold Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham and are in need of a more creative force in the midfield.
Fernandes impressed at Southampton last season, before leading Portugal’s Under-21 side to the European Championship quarter-finals, where they were defeated by the Netherlands.