Newcastle United weigh up move for two-goal Premier League star after Chelsea U-turn

Dibling burst onto the Magpies’ radar when he scored a hat-trick against their under-21s that had Mark Gillespie in goal at St James’ Park in April 2022.

Speaking at the time, Dibling said: "Yeah, it was good. A hat-trick in the first half, I've never done that before. The fans were good, considering there weren't that many.

"It was a real buzz, and it was nice to play in a stadium like this. All the [goals were the] same. That's what I do most, pick it up and drive, have a bang – and hopefully it goes in.

"I like to have the ball, dribble, beat a couple of people – and get my shot off. Sometimes I pass it, but I just shot there.”

A couple of months later, United held talks over signing Dibling but he opted to join Chelsea, though made a swift return to the Saints after struggling to settle in London.

The 18-year-old actually made his Premier League debut against the Magpies as a substitute on the opening day of the campaign. Despite the Saints’ struggles, Dibling has been a shining light with two goals in 12 league starts.

As per Mail Online, United are keeping tabs on Dibling and could compete for his signature in the summer. However, the fear is Liverpool would lead the race should they firm up their interest.

Dibling’s contract expires in 2026 and while there is an option to extend his stay by another 12 months, talks over a new deal have proven unsuccessful so far.