Don Goodman poses the unavoidable Tyler Dibling question, of whether Southampton must cash in on him or retain him for a comfortable promotion next season.
Let's be honest, by escaping a humiliation against Arsenal next, Southampton may finish the season better than many expected. Already avoided the worst team tag and witnessing a new era with Will Still's arrival, the club have undone many headaches by the season's end.
Yet, all but one doubt remains, and it's about the infamous Tyler Dibling saga.
Like his continuous positional changes, Dibling's transfer appeal has undergone an unrecognized variation this season. From being sure of a £100M move once, the teenager stands uncertain of a modest transfer now.
Needless to say, it's a challenging spell for Dibling and it's Southampton who must help him by stating their stance on his future. And lo, their job just got easier as pundit Don Goodman sums it all in a single question aimed at them.
Southampton posed blunt Tyler Dibling question that's hard to ignore
Recently, as quoted by the Daily Echo, Goodman questioned: "Do Southampton take the money and reinvest it or say 'This is the lad who will fire us straight back to the Premier League.' "
Honestly, for a talent feeder like Southampton, it shouldn't be a tough one to decide upon yet it's not as straightforward as it may seem.
This is because, unlike the 2023/24 summer window, where they cashed big on prodigy stars, this time they have an uphill task in mind to jump back into the Premier League. A job that requires a perfectly matched balance between new signings and player sales.
Yet, truth be told, all this will take significant time from when Will Still arrives. Thankfully, they have got the clock on their side to decide this time.
In the meantime, Southampton may follow ex-boss Ivan Juric's Dibling departure stance and see if it works. Additionally, closely follow the prodigy's U19 Euro campaign next, where he has one final opportunity to shine and prove his worth.
Ultimately, the final call from the Saints needs to be a combination of the interplay of all these factors. Let's hope their decision coincides with the best future for Tyler Dibling.