Saints Marching

Tottenham Hotspur is eyeing not one but two Southampton players this summer transfer window. They want Tyler Dibling and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Southampton are surely on their way back to the English second flight. They are on track to play their second season out of the last three in the Championship. At least, though, the fans will have some wins and competition to look forward to again.

Obviously, this is not what Southampton wanted from this season. However, even with two different managers at the helm, this is the situation the Saints find themselves in. Now, it is a case of preparing for the return to the Championship.

Not that Southampton are naive to this fact, but they are about to lose a few players. There are a handful of stars who are far too good for the Championship, so they will be looking to jump ship before the seemingly inevitable relegation.

Taylor Harwood-Bellis could follow Tyler Dibling from Southampton to Tottenham

One side with similar values of developing young English talent is Tottenham Hotspur. Therefore, it's no surprise that Spurs have already begun window shopping and putting together a shortlist of potential Saints to sign this summer.

According to a report from Giuseppe Labellarte of TBR Football, Taylor Harwood-Bellis will leave Southampton this summer as part of a mass exodus. What's more is that Tottenham is one of the interested clubs, unsurprisingly.

Tottenham won't be the only option for Taylor Harwood-Bellis this summer. This is probably a relief for him to hear, given how poorly Spurs have conducted this season. Alongside Spurs, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham United have been listed as potential suitors for the former Man City defender.

Of those options, there is one that Southampton would most like to avoid. While Brighton isn't the biggest rival of Southampton, it's never nice to watch Saints make this South Coast switch.

If I were to predict THB's next club, it would have to be Spurs. This move makes the most sense, considering Spurs' defensive woes this season. It is also likely that Spurs will change their manager if they have any ambition, so some new signings will be made.

Spurs have also shown an interest in signing Tyler Dibling, so they could sign two youngsters from St Marys Stadium this summer. Hey, at least we can finally move on from being Liverpool's feeder club now, right?

Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham Hotspur has signed Mathys Tel on loan. What, you asking for a Southampton connection? Man, this just saved the club's future, big time.

Southampton has had a rollercoaster-like winter transfer window, to say the least. Despite some setbacks during the window, the Saints were particularly fortunate to keep hold of their talented gem.

Yes, we are talking about Southampton sensation Tyler Dibling.

Initially started as faint rumors, Dibling's Saints departure talks had started strengthening quickly. Certainly, interest from other European clubs escalated matters, but it was Tottenham's fiery enthusiasm that put the Saints fans' ambitions at risk.

To the extent that the club had started visualizing a swap deal for Spurs talent Tyrese Hall. Thankfully, Southampton dodged that possibility as Tottenham ended up signing Mathys Tel on the deadline day.

Tottenham Hotspur's deadline day decision gives massive relief to Southampton

Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move, saying: "Mathys Tel has signed his contract at Tottenham, with buy option included in the loan agreement. Bayern have accepted the conditions as Spurs will cover the salary until June + have chance to trigger the clause for €60m in the summer."

While all wouldn't admit it, Tottenham's Tel purchase has relieved stress off every Saints fan.

Dealing with hardships throughout the season, Spurs were desperate to go all out for a young name upfront. Still, their decision to finish the window with Tel has helped Southampton unthinkably.

Analyzing the scenario, a massive signing here has set Spurs at least for a season. Aptly, unless and until their Tel's deal doesn't fail miserably, they wouldn't disturb Southampton for Dibling ahead.

Otherwise also, having many years ahead, Dibling can yield worth more than what the Saints had got over his deal.

For now, Dibling is nearing an injury return he faced against Manchester United. And the hope remains that, the 18-year-old continues from where he left off.

May the future be kind to Southampton’s choices—no regrets this time, please!

Southampton is exploring about the possibility of taking Tottenham Hotspur's academy star Tyrese Hall in a swap deal.

The recent few days have conveyed Southampton that Tyler Dibling's future will be resolved quickly. Tottenham Hotspurs are viewed as the frontrunners to sign Dibling but other clubs also remain in the running.

Therefore, it boils down to which team could appease Southampton with their transfer offers. Initially, a massive bid fest was expected in June but the current scenario suggests that some good deal conditions would be enough.

In this regard, Newcastle United have been tipped to include Matt Targett to present an irresistible offer. Targett's homecoming idea would be welcomed by the Saints but they have set their sights on recruiting a Tottenham Hotspur player instead.

Southampton prefer to bring Dibling's replacement from Tottenham as a swap deal

According to a report from the Express, Southampton are huge admirers of Tottenham wonderkid Tyrese Hall. Further, the club has inquired Tottenham about signing Hall after selling Dibling to them.

I know many Southampton fans might prioritize swapping a Tottenham starter for Dibling. Yet, adding a promising teenager could be a shrewd piece of business for the future.

The biggest reason is that Dibling's departure would weaken the Southampton attack. As such, signing a talented playmaker like Tyrese Hall could prove to be beneficial in the long run.

Further, the England U21 international is among the biggest rising stars in the Premier League 2. On top of that, Southampton are masters themselves in the art of successfully developing and guiding young players.

Thus, this move seems to be a huge success in the making. The only hindrance in this deal could be Tottenham's unwillingness to sell Hall permanently.

However, the North London outfit will be aware that they must accept Southampton's demands if they are to secure Dibling's signature. Otherwise, the Saints would indulge in negotiations elsewhere.

Let's see whether Tottenham would agree to trade Hall to Southampton.

Albert Gronbaek has officially joined Southampton on loan. He spoke about how Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg convinced him.

Well, it's now official. Southampton have signed Albert Gronbaek from Rennes. The Danish midfielder will be under contract until the end of the season, where Southampton can then choose whether to sign him permanently.

Rightfully so, there is no negativity surrounding this signing. As far as the Saints are concerned, they are signing a versatile midfielder who can come in risk-free to help them with their safety push.

Naturally, little is known about Gronbaek until we see him in a Southampton shirt. Then, we can see how Ivan Juric plans to use him within his tactical system.

We have already hazarded our guess at where Albert Gronbaek fits into the Southampton lineup. This, though, is merely a guessing game until we see it in real life.

Tottenham Hotspur star convinced Albert Gronbaek to join Southampton

When speaking about joining Southampton, Albert Gronbaek surprisingly mentioned former Southampton midfielder and current Tottenham player (on loan at Marseille), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

Gronbaek revealed that he spoke with Hojbjerg after facing him recently in Ligue 1. He claimed that having experience, Hojbjerg could only say good things about Southampton.

In his own words (quoted by Daily Echo), Gronbaek said: “I spoke to him actually because we played against each other in Ligue 1 not that long ago,"

“I spoke to him and he only had good things to say. That is also a nice thing as a new player when you know a bit about the background. It’s only good vibes."

How influential Hojbjerg was to making Gronbaek sign for Southampton will never truly be known. However, it can only be a good thing that he is still batting for Southampton, even while playing in another country.

It is quite a shame to watch what happened to Hojbjerg at Spurs. Despite being one of their best players, he was frozen out last season and now he's been sent out on loan.

Judging by their woeful displays this season (I know, I know - Those in glass houses), Tottenham could do with a midfielder like Hojbjerg.

Tyler Dibling could follow in Gareth Bale's footsteps by joining Tottenham Hotspur from Southampton. Rumour has it, he's keen to make the switch.

Southampton and Tottenham seem to have a pretty mutual relationship with one another. After all, Southampton gifted Spurs Gareth Bale and more recently, Spurs gifted us Kyle Walker-Peters.

While those two players are obviously miles apart in terms of quality, Kyle Walker-Peters has had an incredible impact at Southampton and he will be sorely missed if he leaves at the end of the season.

Spurs have been linked to re-signing Kyle Walker-Peters. However, there is another name who sticks out above the rest. Recently, Spurs have become interested in signing Tyler Dibling.

The Southampton teenager is an in-demand player. As one of the best young English players, it is understandable that clubs are lining up to sign him. It doesn't help Southampton's case that they are a dead-cert for relegation.

Southampton star keen to follow in Gareth Bale’s footsteps by joining Tottenham

According to a report from TEAMtalk, Tyler Dibling is "very keen" on making the switch from Southampton to Tottenham. Furthermore, the report claims that Spurs are working hard behind the scenes to jump to the front of the queue for Dibling.

Much like Southampton, Tottenham have also had a woeful season. While this might seem bizarre to say given their pedigree, Spurs are not out of the relegation discussion as it stands. After all, they currently sit in 15th and just eight points from safety as it stands.

So, obviously, Tottenham would like to strengthen their squad ready for next season. It would be an understatement to say that Ange Postecoglou is crying out for signings to be made.

The Tottenham hierarchy would like to support Ange Postecoglou. From an outsider's perspective, it can be easy to shout "sack him!" but the Spurs board sees it differently. Not only do they want to keep Postecoglou but they would like to back his transfer vision.

Nevertheless, Tyler Dibling will not be sold in the January transfer window. It is within the Saints' best interest to keep him until the end of the season. Considering his unfortunate injury, we have no choice but to keep him anyway.

Tottenham Hotspur have shown an interest in signing Tyler Dibling from Southampton. However, the Saints obviously value him at over £25m.

There are three things which are inevitable in this lifetime - Death, taxes and top clubs wanting to sign players from Southampton.

It has been the case time and time again in the past, with the Saints forming a reputation for themselves as the "feeder club" for top Premier League clubs.

Let's not forget that while Liverpool have been the main beneficiaries of this trend, Tottenham have had their fair share of Southampton excellence. If you couldn't take the hint, I am speaking about a certain Gareth Bale.

Now, Tottenham are looking to roll back the years by signing another Southampton youngster. However, the deal will not be an easy one to complete.

Tottenham interested in Southampton star who’s worth way more than £25m

According to a report from Sky Sports, Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to show an interest in signing Tyler Dibling from Southampton. Needless to say, they will not be alone in their chase, as many top clubs in Europe are interested in Dibling.

The report suggests that "interest in Dibling, 18, is widespread in the Premier League, with Spurs just one of many admirers." Not that any Southampton fans need reminding but Tyler Dibling is a wanted man.

It is worth noting that while Southampton fans are panicking about Dibling being sold, those fears can be postponed until the summer transfer window. The Saints are unlikely to sell Dibling this January; it was the case before his unfortunate injury blow and it especially remains the case now.

Recently, Southampton received a bid worth around £25m for Tyler Dibling. The bid came in from RB Leipzig but it was swiftly rejected. Therefore, it is clear that the Saints value their star player at above £25m.

Any Tottenham fans reading this might have already clicked off. This is because they know about Daniel Levy's hard bargain better than most. The businessman is very strict in his approach - He won't be dragged into any bidding war, not now and not ever.

For Southampton, they will bide their time and wait until the summer transfer window. The interest in Dibling will still be there come the summer window, so they will still be able to cash in. Of course, their decision might depend on that word that neither of us wants to talk about; relegation.

Let's see, eh?

Southampton legend Cedric Soares has revealed he was close to signing for Tottenham Hotspur, before he eventually joined Arsenal.

Cedric Soares played for Southampton during the glory era. The Portuguese full-back was a tremendous asset for the Saints, playing between the years 2015–2020.

Naturally given the sport he plays in, Cedric had mixed reception during these years at Southampton. There were those who could see his talent and those who were perplexed that he bagged himself a loan to Inter Milan, let alone signing permanently for Arsenal.

Well, those fans who never saw the good side to Cedric might be surprised to know he was also close to signing for Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur were close to signing Southampton legend

According to Notícias ao Minuto, Cedric Soares has told the Portuguese media about the time he was close to joining Tottenham Hotspur. It was during his time at Southampton and a few years before Arsenal eventually signed him.

In his own words, Cedric said: “I had negotiations with PSG after Euro 2016 and I didn’t leave and then the following year, in the summer, I had negotiations with Tottenham and I didn’t leave. They had Trippier at the time, they had a good right-back, but they wanted to bring one more."

It is ironic that Cedric was in talks with Tottenham, only to sign for their arch-rivals Arsenal a few years down the line. However, it's not like Arsenal fans will look back at Cedric with as much admiration as perhaps Saints fans do.

At Arsenal, Cedric was only a squad player. Even during his loan spell, he only made five Premier League appearances before being signed permanently. Under Mikel Arteta, Cedric is regarded as one of the worst signings Arsenal have made.

Nevertheless, it might not've panned out for him well at Tottenham either given, in his own words, Tottenham only wanted another full-back option.

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-Â Dominic Solanke