Marcus Rashfordof Manchester United After his breakthrough as a teenager in the 2015/16 season, his career seemed to be winding down in disappointing circumstances.
The striker scored two goals in the Europa League Premier League Making his debut against Midtjylland and Arsenal, expectations were high for a future club icon.
However, fast forward to today, He made over 400 appearancesscored more than 100 goals, but he still seems to have yet to reach his full potential at Old Trafford.
The 27-year-old was sometimes unable to save himself; Ruben Amorim Pulling him out of the squad for the final three games opens the door to a move away from his boyhood club in January.
Such a move could leave the Red Devils short-changed in the attacking third, but they have already found replacements ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Manchester United plans £29m move for Premier League stars in January
According to a Spanish media report, Manchester United willing to match Southampton’s Price tag €35m (£29m) Forward Tyler Diblin has made a meteoric rise to prominence on the South Coast in just a few weeks.
Saints may be bottom of England’s top flight but the 18-year-old is undoubtedly their light, scoring just once but causing mayhem with his direct dribbling and mesmerizing close-range control .
The report states that despite his young age, he will be considered Join the first team nowwhile also playing an important role in the future – adapting to current recruitment strategies for identifying long-term talent.
Given his recent success, United are unlikely to be the only team interested in his services and may need to compete with a number of other English sides for his signature.
However, the above numbers are a bargain when looking at his numbers this season, which have earned him praise and comparisons with one of the best players in the Premier League over the past 18 months.
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Why Diblin could be Amorim’s own Cole Palmer
chelsea star Cole Palmer He has impressed over the past year or so since moving to Stamford Bridge in the hope of joining his side on the cheap. £40 million transfer fee.
Since he moved to the capital, he successfully registered 36 goals and 21 assists Making just 64 appearances, Enzo Maresca played a vital role in the Blues’ resurgence.
However, despite this season being Diebring’s first in the Premier League, he has already been compared to his compatriot by Dion Dublin, who claimed “He plays like Cole Palmer“.
On the surface, such comparisons may seem far-fetched, but when delving deeper into their respective underlying numbers for 2024/25, the Southampton star matches or betters the England international in a number of key areas.
How Dibling compares to Palmer in 2024/25 season |
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Statistics (per 90 people) |
Diblin |
Palmer |
Games played |
16 |
No. 17 |
Goals and assists |
1 |
No. 17 |
progressive carry |
4.1 |
3.4 |
shooting accuracy |
40% |
38% |
Pass accuracy |
79% |
74% |
try to take over |
5.9 |
3.3 |
Takeover completed |
2 |
1.4 |
Tackle completed |
1.7 |
0.7 |
Statistics passed FB reference |
Diblin, known as “Outstanding” Sky Sports’ Joe Thomlinson’s goal and assist totals may be lower, but registered More improved dribbles and successful receptions per 90Showing the teenager’s fearless nature when it comes to getting the ball into attacking areas, something United desperately need at the moment.
He also achieved a higher shot-on-target rate than Palmer, underscoring his ability to cause problems for goalkeepers on more occasions, providing Amorim with the attacking threat he craved at Old Trafford.
£29m is an absolute bargain for a player of his caliber, not to mention the potential for further improvement in the coming years under Amorim’s tutelage.
The club will need to back the new manager if he is to succeed in the North West, and Dieblin could be the perfect player to help him kick off his reign as United manager.