After confirming the arrival of Tyler Dibling, Everton have reportedly submitted an opening offer to sign a midfield star in a move driven by manager David Moyes.
Dibling "buzzing" to join Everton
At one stage, it looked as though Everton were set to miss out on Dibling amid reports that they were reluctant to match Southampton's asking price. The Saints soon lowered their demand, however, and the Toffees agreed a deal worth around £42m. Adding yet another attacking talent to their ranks, there's no denying that Everton's frontline has been transformed this summer.
Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, Dibling told reporters: “I'm buzzing to sign. 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.
“I think it's the perfect match because of where the Club is right now. Obviously with the new stadium, the fans here are unreal and it has a family feel to it. I think it was the perfect fit and was a no-brainer to join.
“I think I’ve come to Everton at the perfect time and hopefully I can be here for many years. “[The Brighton win] gave me a feel for the Club. It looked unbelievable. I also played in the last Men’s game at Goodison. It was so loud. I was looking around and thinking, 'This is quality'."
Even after welcoming their eighth arrival of the summer, however, the Toffees still reportedly have unfinished business in the transfer window.
Everton submit opening Soucek offer
According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Everton submitted their opening offer to sign Tomas Soucek in a move driven by Moyes, only for West Ham United to turn that offer down. With less than one week left until the transfer window slams shut, it will now be interesting to see whether those in Merseyside return to launch an improved offer.
The Czech Republic midfielder was one of the most successful players to work under Moyes at West Ham and the veteran manager now wants him at the heart of his Everton side.
The move would certainly make sense too. The Toffees have been searching for an Abdoulaye Doucoure replacement all summer long and Soucek would certainly tick that box. With a knack for goals from midfield and a towering physical presence, the experienced West Ham man should be among Everton's last remaining transfer priorities.
West Ham's Tomas Soucek-1
Dubbed "brilliant" by Moyes during the manager's time at the London Stadium, Soucek could be one to watch as deadline day approaches.