Southampton have reportedly named their asking worth for teenage sensation Tyler Dibling amid curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea.
The Saints are enduring a disastrous season as they’re set to be relegated with a whimper.
There have been only a few positives for Southampton this season, however 18-year-old Dibling has been a vivid spark for the Premier League strugglers.
The England U21 worldwide has comfortably been Southampton’s greatest participant this season, grabbing 4 objectives and two assists in his 24 appearances.
Southampton are set to lose Dibling – who beforehand had a spell at Chelsea – this yr as he’s attracting curiosity from a number of Premier League sides.
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Final month, former Saints boss Russell Martin hit back at claims that Dibling could join Man Utd for £21m.
Martin stated: “I’m unsure you’ll get his left foot for that.”
He continued: “We now have supplied him a contract, a very good contract for somebody his age. On the minute, I don’t assume his agent agrees, in order that’s the place we’re at.
“I believe Tyler needs it performed, I believe Tyler’s mother and father need it performed, so we’ll see how lengthy that takes. There’s an choice. We are able to prolong. I don’t assume we wish to do this – we wish to reward Tyler for his performances.
“I’ve spoken to Tyler’s mum and pa about it, I’ve spoken to Tyler, however then I’m not concerned in any of the negotiations – that’s all the way down to Phil [Parsons, chief executive] and the gang, the house owners and Tyler’s agent – and that’s the place it will get difficult.”
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Sky Sports activities reporter Lyall Thomas claims Southampton need £55m for his or her prized asset.
He tweeted: “Southampton wouldn’t entertain affords of any lower than £55m not less than for Tyler Dibling this month; as #AstonVilla, #Chelsea and #Tottenham all proceed to observe the 18yo’s progress at #SaintsFC.”
A report from Caught Offside claims Dibling is ‘stalling’ over a brand new contract and is ‘unlikely to remain’ with seven golf equipment .
‘Regardless of the Saints languishing on the foot of the Premier League desk, sources have instructed CaughtOffside that they’re unwilling to let the midfielder go away this month.
‘Moreover, Southampton have slapped a £55m price ticket on Dibling to make sure that any golf equipment attempting to poach him will assume twice earlier than doing so.
‘They embody, in line with info that CaughtOffside sources have obtained, RB Leipzig, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Aston Villa in addition to the Hammers.
‘Sources have additionally superior that of these golf equipment, solely Leipzig have made a bid at this level, although it’s truthful to say that their £30m provide was handled with contempt by the Premier League’s basement boys.
‘Although it isn’t clear if they are going to be profitable, the Saints are literally planning to increase the midfielder’s contract till 2029. It’s understood that Dibling is stalling on signing that deal, which might counsel that he too sees his future away from St. Mary’s Stadium.’