Newcastle United face major competition from Tottenham Hotspur to sign Tyler Dibling.
The Magpies have been heavily linked with the Southampton teenager, after Dan Ashworth failed to sign Dibling in 2022.
He has now gone on to establish himself in the Premier League in a Southampton shirt, with Newcastle reigniting their interest in Dibling.
The 18-year-old looks ideal for Eddie Howe’s side, as the Magpies search for a right winger to join Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon in attack.
Toon fans would love to bring the teenager to St James’ Park, but interest is mounting in Dibling.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Tyler Dibling plan
The likes of RB Leipzig and Manchester United have been linked, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who are looking to steal a march on their rivals.
According to the Telegraph, Spurs want to sign Dibling from Southampton this month.
But if that is not possible, the Telegraph state that Ange Postecoglou’s side are discussing the possibility of getting a deal in place in advance to sign him in the summer.
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It has been claimed that Southampton want at least £55million for Dibling this month.
Paul Mitchell put under pressure to deliver Newcastle United deal
Tottenham are aiming to get their ducks in a row. If they cannot sign Dibling during the January transfer window, they are aiming to ensure that they are at the front of the queue in the summer.
That should concern Newcastle United fans, as Dibling looks like an ideal addition to Eddie Howe’s squad in 2025.
With that in mind, Paul Mitchell is under pressure to match Tottenham’s ambition. He must ensure that Newcastle United are also in the conversation, or run the risk of being left behind and missing out to a Premier League rival.
When you compare the two clubs, Newcastle have a clear advantage. While Tottenham have the lure of London and potentially bigger wages, the Magpies are more likely to be in a position to offer European football. Eddie Howe’s side could even be in the Champions League next season, which could make a move to Newcastle United very appealing for Dibling.
Hopefully Newcastle are doing their groundwork behind the scenes, at a time when Tottenham are trying to lure Dibling to North London themselves.