Tottenham have been keeping a close eye on Southampton’s teenage talent Tyler Dibling, and now, the teenager’s likely destination this summer has been revealed by Ben Jacobs.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a fair few Premier League wingers during this summer window, which shows the club’s clear intent to strengthen in attack.
Tyler Dibling’s name has often been floated as a potential option for Tottenham, with reports going rife, particularly in the winter window, where Spurs were reported to have even submitted a bid for Dibling.
The 19-year-old youngster did impress during his time in the Premier League last season with Southampton, scoring two goals and assisting one for a side that struggled in the English top flight last campaign and were relegated.
Tottenham shift focus from Tyler Dibling as Premier League clubs show interest
While Tottenham are reported to value Dibling at around £40 million, it is understood that Southampton want £100 million for the wide player who is capable of playing as a right winger, a centre-forward and a ten.
Spurs are not willing to meet Southampton’s demand for Dibling, and other Premier League clubs have now joined in the pursuit of the youngster.
It is understood that Newcastle United, Liverpool and Crystal Palace are now the ones battling it out for 19-year-old Dibling, with Tottenham’s interest now firmly fixed elsewhere.
Spurs remain a possible destination for Dibling but not at £100m
Transfer expert Ben Jacobs has now revealed where he believes Dibling would end up next season, following interest from Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.
The journalist claims that Spurs remain ones to watch in the race for Dibling, particularly if the Lilywhites are keen on adding more depth to the right side of their attack.
Ben Jacobs does believe that the most concrete interest in Tyler Dibling comes from Tottenham, but a move from Manchester United should not be ruled out if the 19-year-old is not poached come August. However, he states that sides outside the Premier League remain keen, including Leipzig.
He told Betway: “Southampton are sort of grandstanding here and saying they want £100 million, which is making it difficult for clubs to get a really clear read of what may or may not be possible.
“Tottenham are certainly serious about Dibling and their belief is that he should be the same price as they paid for James Maddison when Leicester went down, which is £40 million, £45 million.
“Now Antoine Semenyo has signed a new deal at Bournemouth, and Brian Mbeumo only wants Manchester United, Tottenham could move for Dibling on that right-hand side in addition to signing a more central player like Mohammad Kudus. So they are ones to watch.
“Newcastle really appreciate Dibling as well, and are also struggling to get a right-sided player. Their desire to bring Dibling was more under Dan Ashworth, and now Paul Mitchell is leaving, so a lot for Newcastle, in terms of whether they revisit Dibling, may depend on who their new sporting director is, but they certainly hold a historical interest.
“It is true that Palace like the 19-year-old as well, and I would add Manchester United as well. Dibling is a player that Jason Wilcox knows very well indeed, so do not discount Manchester United entering the race, even though at the moment they are more focused on getting Mbeumo over the line and then adding a striker.
“But if Dibling is still a Southampton player, perhaps in late July or early August, do not be surprised if we hear a bit more about Manchester United starting to advance a bit more on Dibling.
“But for now, it is probably fair to say that the most concrete interest out of the Premier League clubs comes from Tottenham. And then you also have Leipzig in Germany, who are exploring a deal as well.”
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