Tottenham Hotspur and RB Leipzig are the two frontrunners in the race for him mark Southampton's talented teenage striker Tyler Dibling, according to a report in Germany.
The 18-year-old winger has been a lone ray of hope in a dismal season for Southampton. The Exeter-born, who had a brief spell in Chelsea's youth set-up, was awarded a total of two by the club's academy graduates Championship minutes as Saints won promotion last season.
Russell Martin put his faith in the left-footed winger this season, bringing him off the bench for the first three games of the season before earning his full debut. against Manchester United in September. Dibling terrorized Diogo Dalot, winning a first-half penalty which Cameron Archer failed to convert.
The stylish dribbler's strike gave Southampton their first point of the season against Ipswich Town a week later and he has been on the radar of top clubs across the continent ever since.
Sky Sports Germany claim Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are prepared to pay up to €30m (£25.2m) for the teenager. However, the Saints are emboldened to reject that offer due to Dibling's talent, the length of his contract (which runs through 2027) and interest from Tottenham.
Ange Postecoglou agreed that Spurs were interested in French striker Randal Kolo Muani after it became clear he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain this month. The World Cup finalist ultimately opted for Juventus and Tottenham face plenty of competition for Dibling's signature as well.
Despite the interest from “half of Europe”, according to SKYSouthampton have rejected all bids for their star so far.
Martin may no longer be in position on the south coast, but he caught the club's high opinion of Dibling when the subject of his move came up in December. “I was told a few rumors about Man Utd, one was an offer of £21 million,” reflected the former manager. “I'm not sure you're going to put your left foot on it.”
Dibling have been offered a new contract by the relegation battlers – who are currently bottom of the top flight and on course to register their lowest points tally in Premier League history – but there are many other offers to consider.