Manchester United interested in Premier League star who had a short stint at Chelsea - Reports

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Southampton winger Tyler Dibling. The youngster, who came through the Saints' academy, also spent over a month at Chelsea's academy in 2022.

Dibling came through Southampton's academy and made his senior debut last season. He has made 12 senior appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists. The 18-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this season after Southampton's promotion. He's made seven appearances across competitions, providing two assists.

Dibling also put up an impressive performance in Manchester United's 3-0 win over the Saints at the St. Mary's Stadium earlier this month. As per GiveMeSport, the Red Devils are now looking to sign the youngster. Interestingly, the club's new sporting director Dan Ashworth also tried to sign Dibling at Newcastle United but failed in his pursuit.

The winger's contract with Southampton expires next summer and the Saints are trying to get him to sign a new contract. As per the aforementioned report, Crystal Palace and VfB Stuttgart are also interested in signing Dibling. However, he is keen to stay in England so the latter are unlikely to sign him. Newcastle also retain their interest in him.

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Erik ten Hag on Manchester United's goalless draw against Crystal Palace

The Red Devils played out a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday, September 21. Manchester United had 67% possession, and made 15 attempts on goal, with six being on target and hit the woodwork thrice. The Eagles, meanwhile, registered nine shots with four being on target.

After the game, Erik ten Hag rued his side's lack of clinical edge, saying (via manutd.com):

“I think we played very good and had total control of the game. In and out of possession, I think we played very good. The only thing was in the box and in the box is always where the game is decided. We should be more clinical.

"There is always one chance [for the opposition] and they got the chance in the 44th minute - it was a big chance they got. One mistake leads to a big chance for them. At the time, we should have been 2-0 or 3-0 up.”

Manchester United have now won just two of their first five games in the Premier League this season. They sit 11th with two wins, one draw, and two defeats. They will next host FC Twente in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, September 26.