Everton pulls out of the Tyler Dibling race, relieving the Saints of the club's transfer hat-trick, after their Charly Alcaraz swoop in January and a current pursuit of ex-Saint Lyanco.
It's been around a week since Everton explored their transfer interest in ex-Saints centre-back Lyanco. And while a follow-up on the rumour is awaited, the Top Flight suit's owners are tipped to secure a deal, considering their fondness for Southampton defenders.
But, while nothing can be guaranteed on Lyanco's Everton dreams yet, one thing's certain: David Moyes' side won't be completing a potential transfer hat-trick on the Saints this year.
Saints' Dibling demand sets up perfect revenge for Fellows' saga
That's because, while Everton had come close, with Charly Alcaraz's winter signing and ongoing Lyanco talks, the Premier League club have now been forced out of their long-held Tyler Dibling dreams.
Recently, Saints Extra updated on Everton's weakening transfer stance on Dibling, quoting: "Southampton’s asking price for Tyler Dibling could be a stumbling block for Everton & their summer budget — a deal is not imminent."
Now, this update will go against the wishes of a few Saints fans who have been waiting for a Dibling transfer windfall to fund their transfer pursuits, but for the rest, it's been total bliss. And the interesting part? It's been for revenge on Everton, more than Dibling's stay.
Let's be honest, we all were bitterly disappointed by Tom Fellows' Everton links last month. But while that situation felt helpless, the Saints have now finally avenged by putting their super-strong transfer stance on Tyler Dibling to work.
Further, for the fans who have witnessed Porto's surging raid attempt end up with zero moves, it wouldn't be surprising if Everton gives up on Lyanco too, heading to the next season with only one ex-Saint in Alcaraz.
Well, for Southampton, Dibling's transfer saga is moving towards a conclusion that felt improbable not long ago. For now, the teenager looks forward to being part of the Saints next year, but for how long? Southampton's promotion will tell.