According to Sky Sports analyst Kris Boyd, Tyler Dibling’s impressive performance against Arsenal suggests he may not be staying at Southampton for long.
Dibling, an 18-year-old Premier League talent, performed well against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
The Southampton winger has impressed with his danger from wide areas, and despite his youth, he has put together a string of impressive performances in England’s top league. Dibling’s skill is apparent, and there is a sense that a move away from the St Mary’s stadium is imminent. Several big clubs are lining up to sign him.
Southampton Star Dibling Dubbed ‘Unbelievable’
A transfer up the ranks is looking inevitable
Dibling spent most of his childhood career with Southampton, with a brief stint at Chelsea. In 2022, he scored a viral hat-trick of nearly similar goals. It wasn’t long before the Exeter native got his senior football debut, and Dibling appeared briefly in the EFL Cup in 2023.
Dibling, who was mostly on the bench in Southampton’s EFL Championship last season, became a frequent starter after the club’s promotion to the Premier League. He made his first start against Manchester United. Since then, the 18-year-old has made four successive starts, most recently against Arsenal, earning praise from Scottish football legend Kris Boyd.
“This is unbelievable. 18-years-old. I believe some of the big ones will be keeping an eye on things.
“I don’t think he’ll be at Southampton for very long, that’s for sure.”
| Tyler Dibling’s 2024/25 Premier League Statistics – Squad Ranking | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Output | Ranking |
| Games | 6 | =1st |
| Minutes | 281 | 10th |
| Progressive Carries | 15 | 2nd |
| Shots on target | 3 | =1st |
| Key passes | 6 | 3rd |
| Successful take-ons | 10 | 1st |
Manchester United and Newcastle are among the clubs reportedly interested in Dibling. Dan Ashworth, the former’s transfer chief, has long been interested in bringing Dibling to Old Trafford. Despite the interest, journalist Ben Jacobs stated that Southampton is “confident” in their players’ “commitment” to the club. However, if the team’s current performance levels continue, Dibling’s future may be better spent elsewhere.
Southampton Must Stop Relying on Tyler Dibling
The Saints are yet to register a single victory this season
As impressive as Dibling has been so far, the Saints still remain in the relegation zone, and are yet to register a single win in seven games following their return to the Premier League. Russel Martin faces the tough task of navigating a dreary Southampton side to safety, and the former Swansea boss has raised concerns over his team’s over-reliance on it’s 18-year-old gem.
“Tyler [Dibling] had some really good moments driving through the middle of the pitch, and then it didn’t quite come to anything because he got caught up or whatever.”
“So if we’re pinning all of our hopes on an 18-year-old playing wide-right, then we have bigger issues than I thought.”
Supporters thought they may have been on the cusp of their first three-point haul after Jayson Archer struck first against Arsenal in the 55th minute. However, the Gunners turned the game around with ease, and Southampton saw another opportunity squandered. Next up on the schedule is fellow-promoted side, Leicester City, however, and Martin will be hoping to see his men take this chance better.
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