Dibling had been reintroduced to the squad last weekend and has been training as well, which didn’t bode well for a move for the young forward. However, Everton insider The Bobble recently indicated that discussions were going to resume, with Saints manager Will Stills saying that he still expected players to leave.

Personal terms have been agreed in principle and, if all goes to plan, the 19-year-old will undergo a medical early next week.