Newcastle United must pay ‘Sandro Tonali money’ to sign 18 y/o England wonderkid
Southampton have reportedly slapped a staggering £55million price tag on Tyler Dibling’s head this month.
Newcastle United are one of several Premier League clubs understood to be expressing interest in the winger. Despite the Saints enduring a terrible campaign with just six points on the board, the 18-year-old has provided a rare highlight.
He made just one Championship appearance last season but has been given a chance to shine in the top flight. A club that produced the likes of Alan Shearer, Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott believe they have the next English gem on their hands.
Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are linked with a potential move. Capable of playing on either flank or as a No.10, Dibling has just over two years left to run on his current deal.
Any extension would guarantee a huge pay increase and should, as expected, Southampton go down. But Dibling could reap greater rewards by seeking pastures new and staying in the Premier League.
The Magpies have Eddie Howe as an ace up their sleeve, a manager who has nurtured domestic talent into England international. Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall and former Southampton youngster Tino Livramento made their maiden Three Lions bows as Toon players.
However, Sky Sports claim Newcastle must stump up a whopping £55million to land the youngster before the February 3 deadline. For context, this is the same fee the Magpies paid to sign Sandro Tonali in 2023.
Dibling is currently ruled out for up to six weeks and will not feature against United this weekend. A tight FFP/PSR landscape means Newcastle are unlikely to meet those demands but could renew their interest in the summer.