Dibling withdrawn from Saints training amid Everton talks

Southampton have withdrawn midfielder Tyler Dibling from full contact training as talks over a potential move to Premier League Everton progress.

The 19-year-old England Under-21 international has been the subject of three offers from the Toffees this summer, including a recent bid of £40m plus £5m in add-ons.

They have all been rejected by Saints, who are preparing for their Championship opener at home to Wrexham on Saturday after their relegation from the top flight last season.

However, talks between the clubs are advancing and there is a sense a deal for Dibling can be reached.

It is understood Southampton have pulled the teenager out of full training to ensure an unexpected injury does not scupper a transfer.

Dibling has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs after scoring twice in 33 appearances during the previous campaign.

He also scored a double against Swansea City in an FA Cup third-round tie in January.

Everton have struggled to strengthen their squad this summer, with manager David Moyes saying last week the club are "running out" of time to sign players despite having money to spend.

They have brought in French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for £27m, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for about £28m, young left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich and reserve keeper Mark Travers.

Five experienced starters, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Ashley Young, left the Merseyside club at the end of the season.