Chelsea may have to make a bid of more than £100m to sign one player they are interested in.
It is set to be a very busy summer for Chelsea, who could bring in at least one winger for the 2025/26 season.
Before the end of June, Chelsea could sign a new wide attacker and striker to bolster Enzo Maresca‘s forward line.
One winger on their radar, though, looks like he will cost too much money in the upcoming transfer window.
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Southampton slap huge price tag on Tyler Dibling
Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling is attracting a lot of interest right now, including from Chelsea.
In January, it was reported that Chelsea were monitoring Dibling, who has impressed at St Mary’s this season.
However, if the Blues want to sign him when the market reopens, it looks like they will have to break the bank for his signature.
According to The Telegraph, Southampton value Dibling at over £100m, with the 19-year-old also attracting interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.
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He has made 25 appearances in the Premier League this season, grabbing just a couple of goals along the way.
The above does not scream £100m player. It is hard to imagine Southampton getting anything close to that figure, especially with relegation on the horizon.
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Tyler Dibling could be an option to replace Noni Madueke
If Dibling’s valuation decreases, then perhaps Chelsea will make a move for the Southampton winger this summer.
The Blues could lose Noni Madueke to one of their Premier League rivals, so they may need a replacement for the 23-year-old.
Madueke could join Tottenham or another English club in the next transfer window if rumours are to be believed.
The England international has been one of Chelsea’s best performers this season, but an exit does not seem impossible.
In the 28 games that Madueke has played under Maresca, he has scored eight goals and provided four assists. If Chelsea cannot afford Dibling, Estevao Willian could always be Madueke’s direct replacement.