Tottenham’s summer transfer plans have been shattered after Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze opted to join Arsenal, leaving Spurs scrambling for alternatives. One name now under serious consideration is Southampton’s Tyler Dibling, with club insiders reportedly discussing a potential move for the 19-year-old attacker.
Eze had been widely tipped for a switch to north London, and Tottenham were seen as front-runners. But the England international’s decision to cross the capital for Arsenal has forced Spurs to look elsewhere, and Dibling’s name has surfaced as a realistic option. Reliable transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Dibling is “another name we have to watch” as Tottenham weigh up their next steps.
The race for Dibling’s signature is heating up, with Everton also making the young forward a top target. While Southampton are understandably keen to hold on to one of their brightest prospects, Tottenham believe they can tempt the teenager to the capital—especially if they can offer a clear path to first-team football.
Dibling, who has caught the eye with his performances in the Championship, is understood to be open to a step up. The lure of Champions League football and the chance to develop under Thomas Frank could tip the scales in Spurs’ favour. Everton, for their part, remain a compelling destination, but with the Toffees still in the midst of a rebuild under David Moyes, Tottenham’s stature and European ambitions may prove decisive.
With the transfer window in full swing and both clubs keen to strengthen their attacking options, all eyes are now on whether Spurs will formalise their interest with a concrete bid—and if Dibling will become the latest prospect to make the leap to the Premier League’s upper echelons.
