Tottenham in ‘Very Concrete’ Talks to Sign ‘Special’ Forward
Tottenham Hotspur have made significant steps towards signing Southampton starlet Tyler Dibling but face competition from RB Leipzig, according to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
Dibling is one of the Premier League’s hottest commodities and has flourished despite the Saints’ relegation battle, which looks likely to end with an immediate return to the second tier of English football. The 18-year-old has been an attacking gem on the right of their attack, registering two goals in 20 league outings.
Interest in Dibling is intensifying as he continues to catch the eye at St Mary’s, and he could be on the move during the winter transfer window despite having over two years left on his contract. Leipzig and Spurs are huge admirers of the England U21 international but may have to pay his reported £55 million price tag.
Tottenham Hold Talks With Southampton’s Dibling
Tyler Dibling
Plettenberg gave an update on Leipzig’s interest in Dibling and suggested initial talks have given them confidence that the Saints youngster is open to joining the Bundesliga giants:
“RB Leipzig will continue to do everything possible to sign Tyler Dibling, as revealed. After initial talks, RB have the impression that the 18-y/o super talent from Southampton is open to a move to the Bundesliga. RB want to sign Dibling either now or, at the latest, by the start of the new season. Tottenham also remain in very concrete talks with his management.”
Tottenham find themselves in a difficult situation this season on the pitch, with injuries stacking up and question marks growing over Ange Postecoglou’s future. They sit 15th in the Premier League and have shown no signs of finishing in the top half of the table.
The North Londoners pulled off a similar transfer to a potential Dibling deal last summer when signing English youngster Archie Gray from Leeds United for around £30 million.
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