Not worth £100m: Stats show why Man United must not make a big summer move for rising PL star
Manchester United are gearing up for a major squad overhaul in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Southampton’s young sensation Tyler Dibling has emerged as one of the names linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Recent reports suggest that Southampton will demand a transfer fee of more than £100 million to sanction his exit.
Stats from DataMB highlight Amad Diallo’s attacking brilliance, showing his superiority in multiple key areas compared to Dibling.
Diallo’s expected goals plus assists (60.5), and key passes (83.3) highlight his superior creativity and goal-scoring ability.
Dibling, by contrast, struggles in these aspects, with his final-third contributions leaving much to be desired.
The 19-year-old has bagged merely four goals and three assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Diallo has delivered nine goals and eight assists in 36 games, proving his attacking efficiency.
Both players excel in ball progression, but even here, Diallo has the edge over Dibling.
Diallo’s numbers across various offensive metrics paint the picture of a player who has vastly outperformed the Southampton youngster.
There is no doubt that Dibling has immense potential and could turn out to be a future superstar.
However, splashing £100 million on him would be a high-risk gamble that United should avoid.
The Red Devils must have learned their lesson from the ill-fated signing of Antony.
The Brazilian winger arrived from Ajax in a staggering £84 million deal but endured a disastrous spell at Old Trafford.
The forward is now trying to revive his career with Real Betis in La Liga.
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has openly criticised the club’s past transfer dealings, pushing for a more strategic approach.
With the Profit & Sustainability Rules in play, a big-money move for Dibling seems highly unlikely.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .