Sean Dyche makes Youssef Chermiti transfer fee admission as Everton development update given

Sean Dyche has provided an update on Youseff Chermiti's Everton development.

The striker joined the Toffees from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window for a fee that could reach £12 million. Chermiti was purchased with an eye on the future and it means Everton are being patient with his progress.

The 19-year-old has made just eight appearances so far, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Beto ahead in the pecking order.

However, Dyche has been encourageg by the progress Chermiti has made - and heeded patience with the Portugal youth international despite arriving for a substanial amount.

Speaking at his press conference ahead of Everton's clash against Aston Villa, the Goodison Park boss said: "His development is going well. He's adjusting to the physicality and nature of the English game, the way it's going in the Premier League. He's still a young player. You get a boy in for a few quid and everyone is like: 'Why aren't they doing this, why aren't they doing that. He's just a high-level development player but he's still a development player.

"We're looking for him to do that. He's doing it, working hard and enjoying it so far."