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Manchester United’s previous Premier League game saw them dismantle Southampton 3-0 away at St Mary’s but not before having to endure a difficult start to the game.
The hosts started on the front foot and kept attacking the United goal with young right winger Tyler Dibling getting the better of Diogo Dalot time after time and even made Andre Onana work with a brilliant curling effort.
The 18-year-old’s hard work paid off as he won a penalty after Dalot’s foul inside the box. But Cameron Archer’s spot-kick was saved and United took that momentum and scored twice within six minutes to wrest back control of the game.
The Southampton academy graduate has impressed Russell Martin with his displays in training and the England U19 international has been tipped to enjoy a breakthrough season at senior level.
Dibling enjoyed a fantastic outing vs Dalot
And as per Givemesport, his efforts have forced the Red Devils to sit up and take notice with new sporting director Dan Ashworth a big fan of the teenager.
He had tried to sign him when he was at Newcastle with the Magpies still keen on him. Crystal Palace and Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart are also monitoring proceedings intently.
The left-footed winger’s current deal is valid until 2026 with the option of adding another year and the Saints are keen to reward the player and ward off potential suitors by offering him an improved deal with a pay rise.
The report also mentions that the right-winger has shown no inclination to move away which has emboldened Southampton who feel confident that the forward will not have his head turned anytime soon.
“Southampton are planning to offer Dibling a new contract which includes significantly improved terms after making a positive impression during the opening exchanges of the campaign, according to GMS sources, and he is increasingly likely to put pen-to-paper after giving indications that he has no interest in embarking on a fresh challenge elsewhere.
“GMS sources have been informed that Southampton have secured a significant boost in their attempts to tie Dibling down to an extended deal as he is increasingly likely to sign on the dotted line due to enjoying his football on the south coast, but all parties are not in a rush to thrash out negotiations because he is already healthily contracted.
Saints ready to offer him a contract extension
“GMS sources have been told that Manchester United could attempt to turn Dibling’s head as, despite opting against making a move at this stage, sporting director Dan Ashworth did when he was leading Newcastle United’s recruitment drive and has remained a big fan of the teenager.”
His age and playing style makes him a great fit for the new-look INEOS project, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe making it clear that he wants the club to target young, homegrown players.
Club legend Rio Ferdinand is also a fan and United should try their best to get their hands on the young gun. With the Saints struggling in the league and favourites for the drop, the prospect of playing under the lights at Old Trafford could prove to be too hard to turn down.
Southampton will likely demand a lot but relegation could help the 20-time English league champions secure a more favourable deal.
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