Manchester United are keen to bring Southampton talent Tyler Dibling to the club this summer, so here is everything you need to know about the latest Premier League breakthrough star.
There’s hope that the summer transfer window will see Ruben Amorim make progress in rebuilding the Manchester United squad. It remains to be seen how much money will be made available for transfers this summer, with the Reds still in contention to qualify for the Champions League if they can win the Europa League.
Ineos are planning for a summer clear-out at United with 10 or more players expected to leave on the club on a permanent basis, including United loanee Antony.
United, with the guidance of technical director Jason Wilcox, need to identify players who will fit Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system. That means players who offer improvements in the physical and technical departments.
One hot prospect tipped with a move to Old Trafford is Southampton sensation Tyler Dibling.
So, here is everything you need to know about Dibling and the links to United.
Latest Tyler Dibling to Manchester United transfer news
Although Southampton have been relegated from the Premier League, Tyler Dibling has enjoyed a breakthrough season that warrants interest from some of the biggest clubs in English football.
After being handed his first Premier League start against United earlier this season, Dibling continued to make an impression in the top-flight, and he fits the profile of an Ineos signing.
It is understood that Southampton are demanding £100 million for Dibling, although the Saints may be forced to chance their stance after losing their status as a Premier League club.
Jason Wilcox is understood to be an admirer of Dibling and is keen to bring him to Old Trafford.
Dibling is a player United have been tracking throughout the season.
Who is United target Tyler Dibling?
Manchester United’s transfer target, Tyler Dibling, is a professional football for Southampton. He had spells at multiple academies, including Chelsea, before breaking through at St. Mary’s. Dibling is among England’s highest-rated talents and United will face stiff competition to secure his signature this summer.
How old is Tyler Dibling?
At the time of writing, Dibling is currently 19-years-old and an England U21 international. Dibling made his first team debut for Southampton aged 17-years-old in the League Cup against Gillingham.
How tall is Tyler Dibling? What is his height?
Dibling stands at 1.78 metres tall, which is 5 ft 10 in.
What position can Tyler Dibling play?
Dibling is a versatile player but his strongest position is on the right wing. The winger has also played centrally, in an attacking midfield role or as a centre-forward, but there is no denying his best work comes from the right flank. If signed by United, he would more than likely play on the right side of the attack.
Who has Tyler Dibling been compared with? How good is he?
Dibling’s ball control, agility, and flair has drawn comparisons to players like Jack Grealish and Gareth Bale. To question is whether he can reach the levels those players have reached or, even better, go beyond that.
Speaking to the Daily Echo, Dibling drew on the comparison between himself and Bale, admitting he didn’t feel the pressure of being mentioned in the same breath as top players.
Dibling said: “I don’t really feel the pressure when I hear about that. Obviously those players, like Bale, are so good. If I’m going to get put in that group of players that came up (at Southampton), it’s just good to be around those names. It’s cool.”
In addition, former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin drew comparisons to Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. Dublin told BBC Sport: “I don’t want to put any pressure on him, but he plays his game like Cole Palmer, doesn’t he?
“He plays free and easy, and he gets himself into good positions, rolls players and takes the ball well.”
Dibling has registered seven goal contributions in his first season in the Premier League.
Tyler Dibling career stats
Dibling has spent his entire senior career with Southampton.
- Southampton first team: 37 games, four goals, three assists, eight yellow cards.
- Southampton U21: 27 games, eight goals, six assists, three yellow cards.
- Southampton U18: 42 games, 11 goals, five assists, six yellow cards.
- Chelsea U18: Two games.
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