Manchester City have now been quoted an asking price of over £100m for an “incredible” forward who they hold a concrete interest in, according to a report.
City set for summer rebuild
Pep Guardiola made a splash in the January transfer window, bringing in the likes of Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush to refresh his underperforming squad, and there could well be a few more additions in the summer.
City seem particularly keen to bolster their attacking options, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo one of the most recent forwards to emerge as a target, and they have now held talks with the Brazilian’s father ahead of a potential move.
Another attacker on the shortlist is Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, who is expected to cost over £100m, while the Sky Blues also hold a concrete interest in Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, with the Southampton winger valued at around £55m up until now.
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However, according to a report from The Telegraph, the Saints are now looking to hold out for over £100m for Dibling, who they believe is one of the best youngsters in England, meaning they are willing to take a hardline stance.
With Southampton almost certain to be relegated from the Premier League, it is becoming increasingly likely the forward departs, and he is set to be one of the most sought-after players in the summer market.
Alongside City, Tottenham Hotspur view the 19-year-old as a serious target, while there is also interest from Manchester United, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, who have watched him in action on numerous occasions this season.
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Manchester City’s upcoming fixtures |
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AFC Bournemouth (a) |
March 30th |
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Leicester City (h) |
April 2nd |
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Manchester United (a) |
April 6th |
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Crystal Palace (h) |
April 12th |
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Everton (a) |
April 19th |
“Incredible” Dibling showing promising signs at Southampton
It would be fair to say the youngster’s emergence as a first-team regular is one of the only positives Southampton can take from this season, given that his performances mean they could be in line to receive a sizeable fee this summer.
However, there are major doubts over whether a sum of over £100m is justifiable, given that the teenager has picked up just two goals and zero assists in the Premier League, albeit in a very poor side.
That said, there have been signs of promise, with Southampton reporter Alfie House describing the starlet as “incredible” earlier in the season, while Statman Dave lauded him as a “wonderkid” after a remarkable performance against Ipswich Town.
Dibling is clearly a very talented young player, but he is yet to justify a £100m outlay, and Man City should initially test the waters with a lower offer, given that Southampton are unlikely to be in a strong negotiating position if, or perhaps when, they are relegated.
