Chelsea Set to Reacquire Premier League Prodigy Two Years After His Departure, According to Reports

Chelsea might consider re-signing a talented youngster they let go a couple of years ago, having witnessed some remarkable displays in the Premier League this season.

While Chelsea is thriving under Enzo Maresca on the pitch, the scouting team remains on the lookout for promising young players that could bolster the squad for the future.

It appears they have identified another emerging talent, with reports suggesting the Blues are eyeing another transfer in January.

Chelsea keen on bringing Tyler Dibling back to Stamford Bridge

As reported by CaughtOffside, Chelsea is keen on re-signing Southampton winger Tyler Dibling, who has made quite an impression in his first full season in the Premier League.

After spending ten years in the Southampton academy, Dibling joined Chelsea in 2022 as a 16-year-old with the expectation of a professional contract upon turning 17. However, he spent only a couple of months with the Blues before returning to Southampton due to difficulties settling in London.

Since then, he has managed to put that early setback behind him and excel at St. Mary’s. The right midfielder has emerged as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing Southampton team this season, attracting Chelsea’s attention once more.

The report indicates that Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and West Ham are also monitoring the 18-year-old. Although Transfermarkt values him at €5m, it is believed that a bid of €25m would be necessary to entice Southampton into parting with him.

Dibling made his first Premier League start during a 3-0 home loss to Manchester United earlier this season, where he earned a penalty with his skillful maneuvering. In his following match, he scored his debut senior goal in a 1-1 draw against Ipswich, and has since become a regular fixture in Russell Martin’s starting lineup.

Now part of the England U21 squad, Dibling is poised to continue his upward trajectory in the upcoming months and years. With Southampton likely to face relegation to the Championship next term, it seems probable that the young talent will remain in the Premier League.

In eScored‘s perspective, Dibling’s profile aligns perfectly with the type of player Chelsea is eager to recruit at this time. However, whether he will wish to return to Stamford Bridge so soon is a different question, especially considering the competition for first-team minutes with players like Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, Jadon Sancho, and Mykhalo Mudryk all vying for a position in Enzo Maresca’s squad.