Everton Football Club has bolstered its attacking options with the acquisition of 19-year-old winger Tyler Dibling from Southampton. The deal, officially announced on Monday, sees Dibling commit to a four-year contract with the Toffees, keeping him at the club until June 2029. While the exact fee remains undisclosed by the club, reports suggest a figure of £42 million, including £6 million in easily achievable add-ons and a 20% sell-on clause. Other reports indicate an initial fee of £35 million, potentially rising to £40 million with add-ons.

Dibling's arrival marks David Moyes' eighth signing of a busy summer transfer window. He joins a list of new faces at Goodison Park, including the permanent addition of Charly Alcaraz, as well as Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, Adam Aznou, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tom King. Jack Grealish has also joined the club on a season-long loan. This flurry of activity follows Moyes's earlier comments about the club's difficulty in spending money this summer, having missed out on several targets. The acquisition of Dibling takes Everton's total summer spending to £124 million.

Dibling, an England Under-21 international, made his first-team debut for Southampton as a 17-year-old in August 2023. Last season, he featured in 33 Premier League matches for the Saints, the fifth-highest in the squad, primarily operating as a left-footed right-winger. He also managed to score two goals in those appearances.

Dibling expressed his excitement about joining Everton, citing the club's passionate fanbase, the new stadium, and the "family feel" as key factors in his decision. He also spoke of the electric atmosphere he experienced while attending a match at Goodison Park, further solidifying his desire to join the club. “I'm buzzing to sign," Dibling told evertontv. "I felt the Club already, even before I was in the building, just from social media and from people telling me about the Club. I've never been so excited to play football and I'm just ready to get going". He believes that he has joined the club at the "perfect time" and hopes to remain at Everton for many years.

Everton fans will be hoping that Dibling can quickly integrate into the team and contribute to their attacking prowess. His versatility and Premier League experience should provide Moyes with valuable options as they look to improve on last season's performance.