The big news coming out of Everton today is that Jack Grealish is set to sign on loan – and there has also just been an update on Tyler Dibling.
Grealish has been strongly linked with Everton for a lot of the summer, with David Moyes keen to link up with the Manchester City winger.
Jack Grealish, of course, has struggled for starts in recent times at City, and there has been an expectation that he would move on in some capacity this summer.
Jack Grealish warming up for Man City.
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This morning, Fabrizio Romano reported a loan deal is now in place for Everton to sign Grealish on loan, and that a medical is planned for later today.
It is a major coup for Everton, and the kind of statement signing fans had been hoping to see from The Friedkin Group.
But Everton won’t stop at Grealish – and Tyler Dibling is another player who has been very strongly linked with the Toffees.
Jack Grealish to sign, but Everton give up on Tyler Dibling
So it now seems only a matter of time before Grealish signs on loan.
It is a very exciting signing, considering his status a high-profile player.
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The hope is that Everton will prove to be a happy hunting ground, and that this will be a match made in heaven.
But Everton want more, and have been in for Dibling.
But it looks as though that pursuit is now going to end after an update from Giulia Bould this morning.
She reported on X: “Everton have moved on from Tyler Dibling after Southampton set a high price on the winger.
Tyler Dibling in Southampton training gear.
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“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.”
It was previously reported that Everton were frustrated with Southampton over Dibling, and it appears the Saints digging their heels in has finally pushed the Toffees away.
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The news about Grealish is very exciting, but it’s a bit of a shame about Dibling.
Seemingly there is now next to no chance that he’ll be following his fellow Englishman to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
It had looked like a move could happen, with Will Still not selecting Dibling against Wrexham at the weekend amid all the talk.
Southampton are sticking to their price and Everton seemingly don’t want to play ball.
It’ll be interesting to see how Dibling responds to Everton now backing away – perhaps he will hand in a transfer request to try and get the Saints to lower the asking price.
But certainly, it’s a frustrating update with Everton in desperate need of a new right winger.
Last season Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom really struggled, so Moyes needs a big upgrade on both for the coming season.