Boss addresses reports defender is joining Manchester United in transfer bargain

Southampton boss Russell Martin has laughed off reports suggesting Manchester United have prepared a £21 million bid for midfielder Tyler Dibling, amidst the latest string of transfer speculation leading up to the January transfer window.

United have been looking to improve their midfield options for new boss Ruben Amorim and have been linked with so many players since the Portuguese arrived from Sporting Lisbon just a few weeks ago.

Man United have reportedly earmarked Southampton teenager Dibling as a potential signing for the future. Reports have suggested that the Red Devils are preparing a bid worth £21m ($26.5m), in hope that it would convince the Saints to part with their talented star.

However, amid all the speculation and rumours, Martin has laughed off reports suggesting Manchester United have prepared a £21 million bid for midfielder Tyler Dibling – Asked about the reported bid, Martin told reporters: “I’m not sure you’ll get his left foot for that.”

Martin then opened up on Dibling’s contract renewal: “We have offered him a contract, a really good contract for someone his age. At the minute, I don’t think his agent agrees, so that’s where we’re at. I think Tyler wants it done, I think Tyler’s parents want it done, so we’ll see how long that takes.

‘There is an option. We can extend. I don’t think we want to do that – we want to reward Tyler for his performances. I’ve spoken to Tyler’s mum and dad about it, I’ve spoken to Tyler, but then I’m not involved in any of the negotiations – that’s down to Phil [Parsons, chief executive] and the gang, the owners and Tyler’s agent – and that’s where it gets tricky.”

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Look, we are sure that Digling is a talented lad, but at the end of the day Amorim needs players that will make an immediate impact on that back-line and we are just not sure that the Saints star is ready.

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