Southampton submit counter-offer for Dibling

Southampton have submitted a counter-offer to Everton for Tyler Dibling as both clubs negotiate a high-stakes transfer.

Southampton Make Counter-Offer for Tyler Dibling as Everton Weighs Move

Southampton have made a counter-offer to Everton for Tyler Dibling, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg. The proposal is slightly below the initial €55-65 million valuation, and Everton can accept the offer at any time to trigger a deal. Dibling, 19, was left out of Will Still’s squad for Southampton’s 2-1 win over Wrexham last weekend and is training away from the main group as the club weighs a potential summer exit. The Saints reportedly pulled the England Under-21 international from full training to avoid a last-minute injury that could derail the transfer.

A move at around £50 million would rank among Southampton’s most expensive sales, underscoring the club’s aim to reinvest in a squad still in rebuild mode after finishing bottom last season. With only a couple of senior arrivals this window, the sale could free funds for broader changes while the club continues to trim wage bills and shift its long-term strategy.

The counter-offer signals a clear staking of the club’s future on a high-value sale. Southampton appears to be testing Everton’s resolve while maintaining room to walk away if the price does not align with their long-term plan. The deal would also set a marker for how small clubs value youth in a market that rewards potential as much as performance. For Everton, paying top end for a promising teen could pay off if Dibling develops into a regular contributor, but it also risks overpaying in a season where transfer budgets are under scrutiny. The broader trend is a market that still rewards young talent, even as clubs balance ambition with budget discipline.

Highlights

Markets move fast in the summer window and Dibling’s future now hinges on a single decision.