Southampton want over £40million as Everton target Tyler Dibling

Everton are pursuing a deal for Tyler Dibling but are well below Southampton’s current valuation, the PA news agency understands.

The 19-year-old caught the eye during his breakthrough campaign, scoring four goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for the relegated side.

A number of Premier League clubs have tracked Dibling’s progress and Everton have seen an initial approach in the region of £27million rejected by the Championship club.

The Toffees are reportedly ready to make another move for the England Under-21s international, but PA understands Saints want in excess of £40m for the academy graduate.

Everton’s well-documented bid could spark moves from other clubs.

Dibling has previously been linked to Tottenham, RB Leipzig and Chelsea, where he previously spent a short spell in the academy.

West Ham, Aston Villa and Fulham are others reportedly interested in a player who is understood to have admirers at Manchester United.

Southampton have sold Kamaldeen Sulemana, Paul Onuachu and Jan Bednarek this summer, while Aaron Ramsdale is set to complete a loan move to Newcastle with an option to buy.

Will Still’s Saints kick-off life back in the Championship at home to Wrexham next weekend.