'Dibling belongs in the Premier League'
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Former Southampton player Jo Tessem believes that Saints youngster Tyler Dibling "belongs in the Premier League" amid rumours that clubs such as Tottenham and Manchester City are interested in signing him this summer.
"He is a young, English, talent and attractive to the bigger clubs," Tessem told BBC Radio Solent's Southampton FC podcast. "He belongs in the Premier League. He may be sold this summer and I think he will do well in the Premier League."
The club has reportedly put a £100m price tag on the 19-year-old forward, however Tessem says that it could suit his development to continue at St Mary's for a spell in the Championship next season.
He added: "In terms of his development he might need to take some steps, so maybe completing a full season in the Championship, where he can be very good, might be the right way for him.
"It might be the way that he doesn't want but it might be the right decision [for his career]."
