Tyler Dibling to clear medical as Aston Villa receive transfer green signal
This story includes exclusive opinion from injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar.
Aston Villa have been linked with a move to secure the services of Southampton attacker Tyler Dibling this summer.
Dr Rajpal Brar has issued an injury verdict on the 19-year-old who was consistent last season despite the Saints’ relegation to the Championship.
Dibling’s contract at St.Mary’s runs out at the end of the 2026/27 campaign, which means he has another two years left on his current deal.
Dibling is expected to clear his pre-transfer medical
Dibling should not face issues with his medical, despite his ankle injury last season, according to Dr Brar.
Aston Villa are eyeing Dibling and may have to pay £40million to secure his services.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards | Minutes Played |
| Premier League | 33 | 2 | 1 | 6 | – | 1,874′ |
| EFL Cup | 3 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 207′ |
| FA Cup | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | 134′ |
| Total | 38 | 4 | 3 | 7 | – | 2,215′ |
Speaking about this situation, Dr Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, told Villa News: “An ankle injury did keep him out for two games last season, but that’s not something to worry about.
“He does not have an extensive injury history that would put off interested clubs.
“I expect him not to face any issues in clearing his medical. Playing 33 out of 38 league games is always a positive.”
Aston Villa must seriously consider signing Dibling
Dibling’s potential signing by Aston Villa could be pivotal due to his versatility, flair and high ceiling as a 19-year-old starlet.
Compared to Jack Grealish for his dribbling and swagger, the Englishman has shone despite Southampton’s struggles.
His ability to play as a winger or forward, combined with his England Under-21s pedigree, fits Emery’s strategy of building a young, dynamic squad.
With the Villa Park outfit needing attacking reinforcements, Dibling’s X-factor and defensive improvements make him a long-term investment.
Sign up for the Villa News WhatsApp channel and turn on notifications to have all the latest, breaking Aston Villa news sent straight to your phone.