Everton Close to £40m Deal for Southamptons Tyler Dibling

For the second time this summer, Everton appear to have succeeded in their pursuit of a young attacking talent, with Southampton’s Tyler Dibling now close to sealing a move. The 19 year old winger is set to undergo a medical after both clubs moved towards an agreement for a deal believed to be worth around £40 million. Everton had previously seen three offers rejected, including a final bid valued at up to £37.5 million, before shifting focus to other options such as Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu.

However, fresh negotiations last week have revived talks, with Southampton eventually showing a willingness to compromise. Dibling, an England youth international, had been left out of Southampton’s opening two fixtures amid uncertainty over his future but was recalled to the squad once Everton initially backed away. Now, with advanced discussions ongoing, he could become Everton’s eighth signing of a busy summer transfer window under manager David Moyes.