Everton’s pursuit of Southampton winger Tyler Dibling has hit a roadblock after their £27 million bid was rejected.
The club is expected to make an improved offer for the 19-year-old England Under-21 international.
Dibling scored twice in 33 Premier League appearances for the recently relegated Saints last season.
The rejected offer highlights Everton’s challenging transfer window, as manager David Moyes seeks to bolster a squad that has seen key departures, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.