Manchester United had hoped to sign Quenda.Manchester United had hoped to sign Quenda.
Manchester United had hoped to sign Quenda. | Getty Images
Red Devils open talks with Southampton player
Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with a top Premier League target ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils will likely be extremely busy this summer, with a number of players expected to be coming in and going out as Ruben Amorim attempts to put together a squad in his own image after such a massive downturn of quality on the pitch in the last few years.
GiveMeSporthas reported that United have opened talks with Southampton to gain the services of Tyler Dibling, one of their main targets after Geovany Quenda decided to join Chelsea rather than join his former Sporting CP manager at Old Trafford.
Manchester United look to sign Tyler Dibling
Despite United having a relatively poor season, Southampton have been the worst performers in the Premier League this campaign, sitting bottom with just nine points. Despite that, Dibling has been a shining light on the pitch in a season full of poor performances from the Saints.
It’s not just United that see potential in the player, with the likes of Tottenham and RB Leipzig also reportedly looking at him. Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg claimed at the end of January that 'half of Europe wants to sign him,' so United will have to make him and the south coast side a generous offer to tempt him to head up north.
GMS sources can reveal that Man Utd already have an avenue of communication open with Southampton about a potential deal for the 19-year-old, although they will only proceed with a deal if the finances of any move make sense to them and their situation.
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Tyler Dibling Stats this Season
Dibling has played 25 games in the Premier League for the Saints this season, earning an average rating of 6.1 (via FootballCritic). 8 of those appearances came from the bench and he has been able to net 2 goals and have an expected goals ratio of 2.3.
Tyler Dibling Premier League Stats This Season (2024/2025)
Appearances 25
Minutes 1540
Goals 2
Average Rating 6.1
Tyler Dibling Transfer Value
If United are to get the services of the midfielder, then they will likely need to pay a pretty penny to convince Southampton to let him go. According to FootballTransfers, Dibling has a current estimated transfer value of €30.2M, and that number took a massive jump in February of this year from €6.2M to the €30.2M estimation it sits at now due to his performances on the pitch and his links to several clubs across Europe.
It’ll be an interesting summer window for Man United, and getting the 19-year-old will be a major boon for Amorim and co as they look ahead to the 2025/26 season.