Chelsea and Man United lock horns to secure Southampton transfer swoop | OneFootball

Premier League giants Chelsea and Man United are prepared to lock horns in the January transfer window, as both clubs want to sign Southampton's Tyler Dibling.

Southampton prodigy Tyler Dibling has been a complete diamond in the rough this season. While there are areas of his game which he could improve on, the teenager has played better than some of the senior Saints.

With brilliant performances against the likes of Brighton, Ipswich and Liverpool, it is clear to see why the heads of big clubs are beginning to turn.

Of course, it is within Southampton's best interest to keep Dibling for the foreseeable future. However, given the extent of the clubs interested in signing him, this might not be possible for long.

Chelsea and Man United lock horns for Southampton transfer swoop

According to a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea and Man United are among the biggest clubs interested in signing Tyler Dibling. They have entered the race, alongside Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.

So, some pretty big clubs are interested in signing Tyler Dibling. At the moment, he is playing for relegation-elect Southampton but he is eyed by five huge clubs, all capable of qualifying for Europe.

However, do not panic, Saints. The source does claim that Southampton are adamant they don't want to sell Tyler Dibling. This is despite their concerns in the Premier League.

Evidently, I think we all know that when Russell Martin has his mind set on something, he doesn't budge. This has been to Southampton's detriment in the league this season but if his stubbornness means we keep ahold of Dibling, then there's no reason to complain there at least.

Of course, there are simply some wads of cash that can be thrown at a club which are irresistible. This is especially the case for Southampton, who have been known to sell their best players in the past.

According to the outlet, Southampton would demand around €25m (£20.6m) to sell Tyler Dibling. Given the nature of the clubs interested in signing him, this is cheap as chips. So, let's not be too loud about that, please...