Everton’s attention can now return to the transfer window after securing the signing of Jack Grealish.
The new season is now just a matter of days away and Everton have taken some major strides in the market.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall impressed on his Everton debut, and the Toffees have now added Grealish to their options.
Exciting times are certainly ahead for Everton, with the Friedkins already showing their ambition in their first summer window.
But Moyes still wants more Everton signings, as a number of key positions still need strengthening.
Over recent weeks, Everton have shown interest in Tyler Dibling, but movement at Southampton may have seen another twist in this ongoing saga.
Everton handed Tyler Dibling blow from Southampton
Everton’s interest in Dibling has hit a stumbling block, with the Saints unwilling to budge on their whopping asking price.
It is believed Southampton are demanding £50m for Dibling this summer, if he is to depart.
According to Sky Sports, Southampton are now willing to negotiate on their £49m asking price for Mateus Fernandes, amid interest from West Ham.
The Hammers have already seen one of their offers rebuffed by the Saints, but there appears to be room for movement.
Naturally, this will frustrate the Toffees who have seen Southampton stand firm on their valuation of Dibling.
Southampton’s CEO warned Everton over Dibling, claiming the Championship side would not be bullied into accepting a low ball offer.
Despite this, Sky Sports claim Southampton are open to negotiations when it comes to Fernandes.
Dibling did not play for Southampton at the weekend in their Championship opener against Wrexham, as a result of his transfer stance.
The player wants the move, but his club have simply set their stall out too high.
Mateus Fernandes sale to West Ham could block Tyler Dibling exit
Another aspect of West Ham’s interest in Fernandes could be a potential block being put on another big-name exit from St Mary’s.
If Southampton receive big money for Fernandes, the Saints could well slam the door shut on any potential Dibling exit.
Everton are assessing their targets at right wing, with a growing belief that Dibling will not be moving on this summer.
The Friedkins are on somewhat of a roll after landing Dewsbury-Hall and Grealish, but this looks to be a stretch too far.
Further frustration has emerged after Everton refused to match Leicester City’s demands for Abdul Fatawu.
As the days go by, right-wing options are being quickly crossed off the list.
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