The unique request Tyler Dibling made which Everton had to reject, ‘he did ask for that’

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Everton fans will be keen to see their latest signing, Tyler Dibling, in action on Saturday against Wolves.

The 19-year-old winger came on for Everton against Mansfield Town during the week in their Carabao Cup victory.

David Moyes will be left with an interesting decision as to who he will be starting on the right wing at Molineux.

Carlos Alcaraz impressed against Mansfield, and the Argentine helped himself to a crucial goal to break the deadlock.

Jack Grealish made his full debut at the weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion, with Dibling hoping he can do the same on Saturday.

Moyes has been delighted with the signing of Dibling from Southampton, with him and Grealish described as the 62-year-old’s ‘dream’ signings.

However, the £35m signing was denied one demand on the back of signing from the Saints earlier this week.

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Tyler Dibling demand rejected by Everton

On the back of his signing, Dibling’s father admitted Everton beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature, after the Lilywhites showed interest earlier this year.

Now, it is time for the winger to do his talking on the pitch, with the right wing having been such a big area for improvement this summer.

Speaking to Ell Bretland, Dibling’s father also claimed the 19-year-old wanted to wear the number 17 shirt at Everton, but was unable to.

“Unfortunately it’s already taken at Everton because he did ask for that,” his father said.

This is because Youssef Chermiti currently occupies that number, but that could soon be set to change.

It is reported that Chermiti is set to join Rangers on loan for the season, with regular minutes just not available for him on Merseyside.

Although that may frustrate the youngster, it is now time for him to make his own legacy wearing the number 20 for Everton.

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Tyler Dibling models his game off Chelsea legend Eden Hazard

The reasoning behind Dibling wanting the number 17 is because of his admiration for the Premier League great, Eden Hazard.

“He was lucky enough to meet Hazard,” his Dad added.

“I put all three of my boys on the list to be a mascot and we had to wait six or seven years. Then Chelsea played Bournemouth in 2018 and all three of them got to be mascots together. They met all the players before the game so that was pretty unreal for Ty.”

Following his debut on Wednesday, Leon Osman urged Dibling to ditch his red boots, in a joking comment on the new Everton star.

Exciting times lie ahead for Everton, and it would appear that Moyes views Dibling as a big part of the plans on Merseyside.