Fabrizio Romano: Everton ‘leading’ the race to sign forward despite Tottenham recently making calls

Everton is reportedly leading the race to sign 19-year-old Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, despite Tottenham Hotspur recently making calls about potentially landing the young talent. According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton has been working hard to secure Dibling’s signature, with manager David Moyes pushing for more signings this summer to strengthen the squad.

Dibling, viewed as one of the hottest young prospects in the football world, has been a target for Everton for some time. The Toffees have shown strong interest in the winger, but negotiations have been challenging, with Southampton setting a £45m asking price on Dibling’s tag. Despite several bids being rejected, Everton remains keen on signing the youngster.

However, Tottenham Hotspur’s recent interest in Dibling poses a significant threat to Everton’s pursuit. Spurs, who have been monitoring Dibling’s progress, may try to lure him to north London with the prospect of playing Champions League football. This could potentially sway Dibling’s decision, given the allure of competing at the highest level.

Dibling’s preference to join Everton is clear, but the 19-year-old may be tempted by the opportunity to play in the Champions League. Everton will need to be prepared to meet Southampton’s asking price if they want to secure Dibling’s services. With the transfer deadline fast approaching, the Toffees must act quickly to sign the winger.

The situation has become even more pressing for Everton, given Tottenham’s recent windfall from Arsenal hijacking their deal for Eberechi Eze. With around £65m now at their disposal, Spurs can aggressively pursue Dibling, making it even more crucial for Everton to get serious about landing the youngster.

Moyes will be keen to not miss out on Dibling, who has expressed his desire to leave Southampton. The Everton manager has been asking for a new winger since his return to the club in January, and Dibling’s signing would be a significant boost to the squad. As the transfer window enters its final days, Everton’s pursuit of Dibling will be one to watch closely.