Southampton set to demand huge fee for player

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Where will Tyler Dibling be playing his football next season?

Southampton are ready to demand a staggering fee of more than £100 million for the Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham target.

Author - Macca

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The highly rated attacking midfielder is set to be one of the most in-demand players in this summer’s transfer window, but Southampton’s hefty valuation is causing frustration among Premier League clubs.

Dibling has made just 25 Premier League appearances and looks almost certain to be sold this summer, with Southampton all but relegated to the Championship.

Despite expecting strong interest, Southampton are taking a firm stance on his future, reportedly valuing him at more than the £100 million Manchester City paid Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in August 2021.

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Manchester United are said to be leading the race for his signature, competing with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Bayern Munich. However, Southampton are determined to fend off interest and hold firm on their asking price.

Southampton see Dibling, who briefly joined Chelsea in 2022 before returning to the club, as one of the brightest young prospects in English football. They are unwilling to entertain cut-price offers from clubs looking to take advantage of their likely relegation.

It’s a bold stance, particularly as Dibling is entering the final two years of his contract. If he doesn’t agree a new deal, his market value will inevitably decline from this summer onwards.

How good is he? Will he be value for money?

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Dibling has recorded four goals and two assists across all competitions for Southampton, standing out in a Saints forward line that has scored just 21 times in 29 Premier League matches.

Despite his strong performance in attack, reports indicate have also indicated that United head coach Ruben Amorim views Dibling as a potential wing-back, similar to Geovany Quenda, who he coached to great success at Sporting CP and is set to join Chelsea for an initial fee of £43.6 million in 2026.

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