Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a move for Southampton prodigy Tyler Dibling before the end of the winter window.
The 18-year-old has burst onto the Premier League scene for the Saints during 2024-25, attracting attention from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig.
Dibling suffered an ankle injury earlier this month and has since missed back-to-back defeats in the top flight at the hands of Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United.
The winger has featured in 20 Premier League contests under the stewardship of Russell Martin and most recently Ivan Juric, finding the net on two occasions.
With Southampton sitting on just six points at the bottom of the top-flight table, it is highly likely that Dibling will be a Championship footballer should he stay put on the South coast next term.
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Man United considering January bid for Southampton star Dibling?
According to CaughtOffside, teenager Dibling could be packing his bags and departing Southampton before the February 3 deadline of the winter window.
The report states that Manchester United are set to step up their interest in the winger, who performed admirably against Erik ten Hag's side earlier in the campaign.
It is understood that Ruben Amorim's men are seriously considering a formal bid for Dibling during the January transfer window as they look to bolster their attacking ranks.
However, Man United are unlikely to lure the 18-year-old to Old Trafford for cheap, with Southampton supposedly slapping a £55m price-tag on the talent.
Dibling currently has two years left on his deal at St Mary's, meaning that the Saints are in a good position to drive a hard bargain for the player.
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Could Dibling replace Garnacho at Old Trafford?
Approaching the business end of the January window, Alejandro Garnacho is said to be edging towards an exit from Manchester United, with Chelsea and Napoli battling for the winger.
It is believed that the Red Devils will sign a replacement for the Argentine, opening the door for Dibling's arrival at the Theatre of Dreams.
However, playing just six months of top-flight football in his career to date, it is unclear whether the 18-year-old would be able to hit the ground running for Amorim's troops.
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