Chelsea will reportedly compete with Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur to sign 18-year-old English winger Tyler Dibling from Southampton.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Tyler Dibling is the subject of interest from Chelsea. Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the Southampton attacking sensation. Meanwhile, the Saints will demand around €25 million to part ways with the 18-year-old winger.
The rise and rise of Tyler Dibling
Tyler Dibling has seen his stock skyrocket in no time. The Englishman passed through the youth divisions at five clubs, including Chelsea, during his formative years while graduating from the academy at Southampton FC. He broke into the first-team squad at St. Mary’s in the early days of the 2023/24 season but has become a regular for the Saints this term.
The 18-year-old has already amassed nearly 1,000 minutes of game time across 16 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with one goal and two assists. Meanwhile, Dibling’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the teenager, with Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have been scouting the English attacking sensation throughout this season. The teenage prospect can be a long-term solution on the right flank for both clubs. While Amad Diallo and Brennan Johnson have excelled for Manchester United and Tottenham, Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou can do with more options.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa recently joined the race to secure the services of Tyler Dibling. The English winger’s versatility means he can be an alternative to Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers or become a long-term solution on the left flank for Aston Villa. However, the Villans face stiff competition from Chelsea.
As iterated earlier, Dibling spent some of his youth career with Chelsea. While Enzo Maresca has a stacked offensive unit in his squad, the Southampton wonderkid can be a long-term replacement for Mykhailo Mudryk if the Ukrainian international fails to turn things around at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Dibling will not cost a bomb, with Southampton valuing him at around €25 million. Aston Villa, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham should have the funds to afford a deal worth €25 million to sign the 18-year-old English whizkid from their fellow Premier League club.
