Liverpool is reportedly monitoring Tyler Dibling’s situation at Southampton, with a battle between several Premier League sides expected later this summer to secure the winger’s services.

Dibling was perhaps the only bright spark in a dismal season for the Saints, with the south-coast club earning just 12 points, the second-lowest tally in Premier League history.

In his first campaign in the English top flight, the teenager stood out with his dynamic dribbling, close control and ability to draw a foul.



There had even been suggestions in March that Dibling could cost clubs up to £100 million ($129M), a figure that looks fanciful given Southampton’s relegation.

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Manager Russell Martin laughed off suggestions he could cost as little as £21M ($27M) earlier in the season, claiming interested parties “won't get his left foot for that”.

Football Insider has since claimed Dibling could cost around £55M ($75M) with the player “expected” to leave this summer as an “open race” takes place to sign the attacker.



Dibling faced Liverpool three times this season

However, Dibling returned to St Mary’s just two months later after he failed to settle in London.



Dibling has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs

The England youth international had made just five appearances prior to this season, and despite his impressive first campaign in the Premier League, his performances dropped off in the latter stages