Tyler Dibling is 'sold on Tottenham Hotspur's project' in a massive step forward for Ange Postecoglou and Daniel Levy to bring the Southampton winger to the club this summer, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
The 19-year-old English starlet is one of the Premier League's most coveted young talents who has been superb for the Saints on the right wing. His impressive breakout season has caught the eye of several English top-flight clubs, including the Lilywhites, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Dibling is expected to leave Southampton amid the club's likely relegation, which paves the way for Postecoglou and Levy to make their move. The St Mary's outfit have slapped a £50 million price tag on their academy graduate, but Spurs are confident a deal can be agreed at £30-35 million.
Jacobs: Dibling Is Sold On Tottenham's Project
The North Londoners have recently focused on youth
Tottenham is becoming an increasingly attractive club for youngsters looking to either make the step up in their careers or earn more game time. Archie Gray, 18, arrived from Leeds United last summer for around £30 million, while, after much convincing, Mathys Tel, 19, joined on loan from Bayern Munich in January with a view to a permanent £45 million deal.
Dibling is similarly held in high regard amid being a shining light in a dismal return to the Premier League for Southampton. He operates mainly on the right but can drop inside as a number 10 in a similar fashion to Cole Palmer at Chelsea.
GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Ben Jacobs explained why Dibling is keen on Tottenham, writing:
'Spurs have already made contact with Dibling's camp and believe he is sold on the project, while there is also confidence that Ange Postecoglou is the right manager to further develop his game.'
Postecoglou hasn't been afraid to use youth this season, especially due to the various injury setbacks his side have suffered. Lucas Bergvall, 18, has been a prominent member of his midfield team, and he's also handed game time to Mikey Moore, 17.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Tottenham Hotspur have fielded the youngest teams of all 20 clubs on a Premier League match week on six occasions this season.
Gray picked up the Young Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards and largely thanked Postecoglou for trusting him. The Spurs boss's faith in using youth seems to be enticing Dibling. The Exeter-born teen may be looking to return to London after spending a short spell with Chelsea's academy before returning to the Saints ahead of debuting at senior level.
All statistics courtesy of SofaScore and Transfermarkt - correct as of 07/03/2025.