Southampton set staggering £100m price tag on Man City target Tyler Dibling

Southampton are prepared to demand a staggering fee of more than £100million for highly-rated attacking midfielder Tyler Dibling, according to The Telegraph.

Dibling, who has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in English football, is expected to be one of the most talked-about players in this summer’s transfer window.

However, Southampton’s current valuation is leaving top Premier League clubs frustrated.

Despite having made only 25 Premier League appearances, the 19-year-old is widely expected to be sold this summer as Southampton face near-certain relegation to the Championship.

The Saints are bracing for strong interest in Dibling but are adopting a hardline stance, with their asking price set higher than the £100million Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa in August 2021.

Several Clubs Interested In Signing Dibling This Summer

Tottenham have identified Tyler Dibling as a priority target and made enquiries about signing him during the January transfer window.

Despite having made only 25 Premier League appearances, the 19-year-old is widely expected to be sold this summer

His profile, versatility, and potential have made him an attractive option for Spurs, who are expected to reignite their pursuit at the end of the season.

Manchester City, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig have also been regularly scouting the teenager this season.

Yet Southampton firmly believe that Dibling is one of the brightest young prospects in English football and are determined to secure a significant fee for his services.

In what has been a difficult season for Southampton, Dibling has stood out as one of their most impressive academy graduates in years, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

He made his Premier League debut as a substitute in the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United and has since grown in stature, quickly becoming one of the team’s most promising talents.

Dibling first joined Southampton’s youth system at the age of eight and signed his first professional contract in October 2021.

A year later, he spent a brief spell with Chelsea’s academy before returning to Southampton. He featured for England Under-19s in their European Championship qualifier against Portugal, helping them secure a 1-0 victory on Tuesday.

With Southampton 17 points adrift of safety, they return to action next Wednesday with a crucial home match against Crystal Palace.