Everton are drawing up a list of alternative targets to Tyler Dibling, and Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu has emerged on David Moyes’ radar.
Everton’s talks to sign Tyler Dibling are at a standstill at the moment, with Southampton standing firm in their £50m valuation.
Having already had a £43m bid rejected, the Toffees are now exploring other options away from the teenager.
Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu is liked by Everton and is being considered with less than three weeks left of the summer transfer window.
Here’s how Everton supporters have reacted to the potential signing.
Everton fans react strongly after hearing interest in Leicester City’s Abdul Fatawu
It’s fair to say, Everton fans are really excited about the links to Fatawu, with many being impressed by his performance against Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend.
“Would be gutted if we don’t get dibling, but this lad is just as good,” @TheBluesnewsEFC posted.
@deanej50 commented: “Was thinking that yesterday during the Leicester match. Exciting player.”
@KaneBruce1878 said: “WOW !!! He’s unreal.”
“Excellent development. I tweeted exactly this after watching the Leicester game yesterday! Major potential + fee not likely to be big given his injury last season. But El Khannouss while we’re at it, he was great too,” @nebula1979 commented.
Abdul Fatawu is ‘absolutely lightning’
Speaking on Match of the Day back in October, just before his season-ending injury, Shay Given heaped praise on Fatawu after a sensational cameo against Southampton.
“This guy is absolutely lightning, he’s a brilliant player to come off the bench,” Given explained. He probably should be starting, he’s a brilliant talent.
“What I like about him is he’s so direct and quick. He allows [Facundo] Buonanotte to go more central as the 10, and he’s probably better in that position.
“He’s so aggressive with his runs. It’s OK doubling up against him, but he can go inside and outside. He was inches away from a wondergoal.
“He looks like a kid who is enjoying his football and plays with a smile on his face. He feels no pressure when he comes on the pitch. Southampton didn’t know what to do with him, to go tight or drop off. What an exciting player to look at.
“If Steve [Cooper] doesn’t start him, he won’t be overly happy. He’s a brilliant talent.”
Quite clearly, if Everton were to land his signature, it’d be a really exciting addition and he still has plenty of room to get even better given he’s just 21.
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