Tottenham ‘plotting move to sign Tyler Dibling’ after ‘discussions’
Tottenham are plotting a move to sign Southampton star Tyler Dibling at the end of the season, according to their former scout.
Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout at Man United and Blackburn and remains very well-connected at his former clubs, exclusively told Football Insider that the 18-year-old will become available if Southampton are relegated.
However, Tottenham are also placing a lot of faith in the development of Mikey Moore and are keen not to block his pathway into first-team football.
Discussions will be held internally about the role both players would have in Ange Postecoglou’s side before proceeding with a move to sign Dibling.
Football Insider revealed on 20 December that the Saints would hold out for offers between £20-30million for their star man, but that could change if they suffer relegation.
The Southampton winger has caught the eye despite his side’s lacklustre Premier League displays so far this season, as he has started 14 of their 24 games so far.
Tottenham join race to sign Southampton star Tyler Dibling
Brown told Football Insider in December that both Man United and Newcastle are putting plans in place to sign Dibling if Southampton are relegated.
Now, the former scout who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has insisted that Tottenham are keeping an eye on his progress at St Mary’s.
“I think he’s one player they will be looking to sign,” he told Football Insider.
“They’ve been watching him this season, and if they think he’s good enough to improve upon what they’ve got, then he could join the other young players they have.
“They’ve got Mikey Moore, who they have a lot of faith in so they’ll have to consider whether his pathway into the first team might be blocked.
“But that’s something they’ll speak about with the manager and come to a conclusion.
“Dibling has been very impressive for Southampton this season and is attracting a lot of suitors.
“I think he’d fit in well at Tottenham because they’ve got a young core, but it will be up to them to decide whether he’s good enough for that step up yet.
“He’ll want to be playing regularly as well, which he could do at Spurs.
“If Southampton are relegated, I expect he’ll be available for a reasonable price because they’re going to be under pressure to raise some money.”
Sunderland make Jobe Bellingham exit decision amid Spurs interest
Spurs’ focus on signing younger talents to help develop in their first-team has become clear in recent windows, with Dibling the latest to be linked with the move.
Another player they have been keeping tabs on in recent weeks is Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham, who has shone in the Championship this season.
Football Insider revealed on 10 February that the Black Cats will accept “huge” offers for the midfielder if they fail to win promotion from this season.
Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund have also been credited with an interest in Bellingham, and all three sides have had scouts in attendance at the Stadium of Light this season.
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