Despite having his summer plans confirmed, Tyler Dibling can still evoke a Tottenham Hotspur transfer, as the Spurs look for signing former Real Madrid starlet Nico Paz.
Like it or not, Southampton's recent blunder in registering squad numbers attracted a reaction too loud to ignore. Just the thing is, while the fan groups still discuss the saga among themselves, young Saints stars actually have the real opportunity to make their voice stand out.
Well, being the most beloved Saint, Mateus Fernandes' disrespect may turn to Southampton's distress, should his teammates start demanding transfer exits to support his stance. And just like that, the Tyler Dibling transfer drama, which had seemed done and dusted until yesterday, may reopen to the Saints' surprise.
But if the inside turmoil at St. Mary's wasn't lucrative enough itself, Tottenham's activities feel like a strong pull to evoke Dibling's transfer.
It's for the Spurs' re-emergence in the winger's transfer market as they plan to snap up ex-Real Madrid academy starlet Nico Paz. Recently, Sky Sports confirmed the rumour, saying: "Tottenham are interested in Como attacking midfielder Nico Paz. Spurs certainly like the Argentina international, who came through at Real Madrid's academy."
Though a must-check out for Nico Paz's entourage, Saints prodigy Dibling must be following the live updates closely. Having been a priority Spurs target for a long time, the midfielder is aware that he could overtake Nico's case should he ask Tottenham to make a move for him.
Dibling could exactly follow on Bale's footsteps with Tottenham move
And the most frightening part for Saints fans? With an element of history calling for Dibling to recreate itself, there is no reason why the 19-year-old wouldn't fancy a Tottenham shot.
That's because, realising the whole scenario with drawing parallels to Gareth Bale's 2007 Tottenham move, the similarities feel endless. Two upcoming stars, nurtured at Staplewood, and both being destined for greatness, Dibling's career story can overlap with Bale's memorable journey should he see a successful Spurs spell.
And to top it all, there has been the Real Madrid nudge in the linkup, the move which, though initially felt impossible for Bale, ultimately turned him into a timeless footballing icon.
While it's hard to admit, these are enough reasons for any ambitious youngster to seriously consider an exit. The hope remains to see Dibling succeed, but is it destined to take place outside of St. Mary's? Let's see.