Southampton set to extend contract of youngster amidst Manchester United interest

Tyler Dibling, the winger for Southampton, was the target of Manchester United's scouts during the weekend. Though the result may have been otherwise if the Saints had converted their early penalty, Manchester United Football Club most definitely deserved the three points they earned against Southampton just over a week ago.

Tyler Dibling, an unidentified player, was giving Diogo Dalot the runaround during the first half of that match.The Englishman's reputation is suddenly improving following a string of strong showings, which included the victory over Erik ten Hag's team.

Now, scouts from United are reportedly on their way to observe the dynamic Premier League attacker in action once more, this Saturday against Ipswich Town. The striker would repay the scouts from the Reds by netting his first goal of the season.

Recruiters from Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Brighton are reportedly rumoured to have been present to witness the gifted teenager, so it wasn't just the Old Trafford crew observing Dibling.

Dibling, who is already acting with maturity beyond his years, appears to be the most recent in the long list of Southampton academy alumni who have excelled at the greatest level. Given his ease with the ball, straightforward demeanour, and capacity to enthral the crowd, it is immediately clear why Manchester United is eager to get him.

“He has a great support network around him” : Russell Martin

It won't be easy to beat out the competition to sign him, and Southampton will be keen to hang onto their next rising talent for so long as possible in the hopes that his transfer worth will increase. The South Coast club may find it difficult, though, since Dibling's head might already be starting to turn.

Russell Martin spoke to the reports about the future of the young winger at Southampton. He said, "I think when you're 18 and you're playing in the Premier League at the level he has, then every club in the world probably looks at you. He's ours. The club have turned down bids for him previously since I've been here. It's not a secret to people who have watched under-21s football. He left the club and didn't enjoy it where he went so he came back. We ultimately want what's best for him and he has a great support network around him.”