Tottenham Hotspur have long been keeping tabs on Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, but fresh reports suggest they now have serious competition from Manchester City.
Tottenham’s interest in Tyler Dibling is nothing new. The Lilywhites first made moves in the winter transfer window, but Southampton’s valuation proved to be a stumbling block.
Dibling, who has made 30 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists, is a highly versatile attacker.
Capable of operating on the right wing, as a number ten, or even as a false nine, his talent has not gone unnoticed, and now clubs across Europe and the Premier League are circling, eager to secure his signature.
| Played as… | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Winger | 12 | 1 | – |
| Centre-Forward | 5 | 2 | – |
| Attacking Midfield | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Manchester City ramp up interest in Tottenham’s target Tyler Dibling
According to fresh reports from Florian Plettenberg, Manchester City have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign the highly-rated teenager.
Spurs remain keen, but they now face a direct challenge from Pep Guardiola’s side, who have reportedly stepped up their interest in recent weeks.
The report states that as it stands, City and Spurs are the two Premier League clubs leading the charge for Dibling’s signature.
However, there is also significant interest from the Bundesliga, with RB Leipzig still pushing for a deal. The German club see the teenager as a top talent and believe they have a chance to lure him away from England.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have yet to make direct contact with the player’s camp, though key figures at the club—namely Max Eberl and Christoph Freund—are closely monitoring his situation. Their admiration for the player is evident, but no official move has been made.
What next for Dibling and Spurs?
Dibling is an undeniable talent, and with Manchester City now reportedly in the mix, securing his signature just became trickier for Tottenham Hotspur.
However, previous reports have suggested that Dibling is keen on a move to Tottenham, which could play in Spurs’ favour.
Southampton have set a hefty £50 million asking price, but Tottenham are looking to negotiate a fee closer to the £30 million mark for Tyler Dibling.
The club are also keen to move quickly, knowing that the growing interest in the player could shift the balance if the race drags on.