Tyler Dibling is reportedly “sold on” the Tottenham Hotspur project, with the development dealing a blow to Aston Villa and Newcastle United’s prospects.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Tyler Dibling is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also keen on signing the Southampton whizkid, with the Saints valuing him at around £50 million. However, the English attacking sensation’s heart is set on joining Tottenham in the summer transfer window.
Tyler Dibling and his breakthrough
Tyler Dibling has established himself as one of the best young prospects in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season. A native of Exeter, the Englishman has spent his formative years thus far with five clubs, passing through the academies at Axminster Town, Millwey Rise, Exeter City, and Chelsea while graduating from the youth division at Southampton FC.
The 19-year-old broke into the first-team squad at St. Mary’s in the early days of the 2023/24 season and has not looked back since then. Dibling has turned out 33 times thus far for Southampton while chipping in with four goals and two assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
Aston Villa would prefer to complete permanent deals for Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford in the summer transfer window amid the duo’s incredible impact since arriving on loan in the winter transfer window. However, the uncertainties surrounding those moves mean the Villans should keep their options open. So, the English youth international is a viable target for Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United’s interest in Tyler Dibling is understandable. The Magpies parted ways with Miguel Almiron in the winter transfer window but did not bring in a replacement. So, the Southampton wonderkid is an option worth considering for Newcastle United.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at the North London outfit, while Son Heung-min is approaching the twilight of his career. So, Dibling has emerged as a viable target for Tottenham, with the Lilywhites increasingly confident of landing him. The latest report claims that the 19-year-old Englishman is “sold on” the club’s project.
Southampton will demand a premium to part ways with Dibling, slapping a price tag of £50 million on him. Tottenham should have the funds to afford a deal worth £50 million to land the English attacking sensation if they part ways with Richarlison. However, it will be interesting to see if Aston Villa or Newcastle United can turn the youngster’s head.
