Everton close in on £40m deal for Southampton’s Dibling

Everton are close to making the £40 million signing of Tyler Dibling from Southampton.

The Toffees made three summer offers to the England Under-21 international that were rejected.

However, sources close to the two clubs have now resumed discussions, according to BBC Sport.

After scoring twice in 33 appearances last season, Dibling, 19, has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Everton manager David Moyes stated on Friday that the club was having a “very difficult” time making signings.

“We have money to spend, and we’re trying to use it,” Moyes said.

We do have money at the moment, but we are finding it very difficult to spend it, the statement goes.