Everton’s transfer hopes have been given a timely lift, with two players linked to the club notably absent from their respective squads ahead of this weekend’s matches.
Southampton manager Will Still confirmed that promising youngster Tyler Dibling has been left out of the squad for their opening fixture against Wrexham. The player has beentraining away from the first-team in the last week after he reportedly expressed his desire to join Everton after they had two bids rejected for the 19-year-old.
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish’s situation has taken an intriguing turn. The England international has been left out of the squad for his team’s final preseason friendly against Palermo. The player has been left out with a number of players also linked with moves away from the Etihad.
Despite the palpable excitement among Everton fans over the potential advancement of these deals, the reality is that such significant outlays could severely constrain David Moyes’s transfer plans. While the acquisitions of high-profile players are thrilling, they are likely to consume a substantial portion of the budget, severely limiting the funds available for the multiple other additions the manager has publicly stated he requires.
For the more budget-conscious members of the fanbase, this is a moment to hold your breath, as these two marquee signings may come at the expense of necessary depth and reinforcements across the rest of the squad.
The club's recent transfer activity represents a significant financial commitment on two fronts. The acquisition of Dibling alone is a monumental investment, with a transfer fee reportedly exceeding £40 million, and that's before factoring in the substantial cost of his wages. This level of spending for a player of his profile signals a belief that he is a key, long-term asset, and a future cornerstone of the team.
Similarly, the move for Grealish comes with its own astronomical financial implications. His reported weekly wage of £250,000 places him firmly among the club's highest earners, creating a new benchmark for the squad's wage structure. When combined, these two deals represent a massive outlay of capital in both transfer fees and salary, demonstrating a clear and aggressive intent to compete at the highest level.
For Everton, these developments represent a glimmer of encouragement in what has been a challenging transfer window so far. While both situations could still have innocent explanations, the timing, just a week before the Premier League campaign begins, will certainly keep fans watching closely.