Southampton want over £40million as Everton target Tyler Dibling
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.
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