Dibling becomes the Toffees’ eighth incoming of the summer and has signed a four-year deal at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The 19 year-old made 33 appearances in his debut season in the Premier League for Southampton in 2024-2025, scoring two goals but failing to prevent their relegation.

Dibling, who has already made two appearances for England's under-21 side, spoke of his delight after clinching the move to Merseyside.

“I’m buzzing to sign”, he said. “'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."

Dibling was the fourth Southampton player to make 20 Premier League appearances at the age of 18 or under, after Wayne Bridge, James Ward-Prowse and Luke Shaw.

His move takes Everton’s spending to £124m during the transfer window, after David Moyes called for the Toffees to step up their efforts in the market.

The likes of Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry have also arrived, while Carlos Alcaraz’s loan move was made permanent.