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Crystal Palace reportedly eyeing Dibling as Eze replacement

FA CUP holders Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing Saints starlet Tyler Dibling as a replacement for key man Eberechi Eze.

Palace, who are competing in the Europa Conference League this season, are expected to lose England international Eze in a £60million deal to Spurs.

Oliver Glasner's side are said to be seeking a quick replacement and are considering Dibling alongside Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss.

A report from [TalkSport](https://talksport.com/football/premier-league/3485905/transfer-news-newcastle-striker-garnacho-next-club-eze/) notes that Palace would prefer to sign Eze's replacement before sanctioning the 27 year old's exit.

Saints have already rejected offers for Dibling from Everton this summer, with the St Mary's side holding out for around £50million.

Tyler Dibling returned to the Saints squad at Ipswich Town. _(Image: Southampton FC/Matt Watson)_READ: ['If that's what he wants' - Still insists Dibling return is best for all parties](https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/25398805.if-wants---still-insists-dibling-return-best-parties/?rel=cl_mra)

CEO Phil Parsons urged teams to "bid well" if they want to sign the 19 year old academy graduate this summer, insisting Saints will not sell on the cheap.

Dibling has been reintegrated into Will Still's Championship squad following a period training away from the first team.

The England youth international made his first appearance of the season on Sunday, coming on late in Southampton's 1-1 draw against Ipswich at Portman Road.

Dibling opened the scoring at Selhurst Park when Saints lost 2-1 against Palace last season, a goal which remains his last for the club in league competition.

Saints have been linked with RC Lens forward Morgan Guilavogui this week, following his successful loan stint at St Pauli.

The French-born Guinea international hit six Bundesliga goals as newly promoted St Pauli avoided relegation from the top-flight.

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