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Transfer news·Newport County·Updated 26 AugConfirmed

Newport County land Matthew Dibley-Dias

Matthew Dibley-Dias→Newport County
100%
Will it happen
99%
Credibility
—
Reported fee
4
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
M. Dibley-Dias
Defensive · England · 23 yrs
28.3
Rating
8.5
Season
3.2
Value
This season
9
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
ClubNewport County→LeagueLeague Two→
  • Newport County have completed the signing of M. Dibley-Dias — the move is confirmed, led by BBC Sport and corroborated by 4 reports (99% credibility).
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Story log

  1. 26 AugReported as a done deal from the start
  2. 26 AugStory opened — 4 sources (BBC Sport, Football Lowdown, Football Web Pages (aggregator), Pete O'Rourke (SportsPeteO) — social post (mirror))

What the reports say

Fee reported: loan4 of 4 cite concrete progress4 cite a named / official source
  • Headline/aggregation reporting that Newport have signed Matt Dibley‑Dias on loan from Fulham (site aggregates the BBC story). — Football Web Pages (aggregator)
  • Newport County have reportedly agreed a loan deal to sign Fulham midfielder Matt Dibley‑Dias. — Football Lowdown
  • Matt Dibley-Dias joins Newport County on loan from Fulham — BBC Sport
  • Transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke posted that he understands Fulham midfielder Matt Dibley‑Dias has agreed a deal to join Newport County on loan (original post on X/Twitter; mirrored/archived copies available). — Pete O'Rourke (SportsPeteO) — social post (mirror)
Squad depthScout's view · Ball-winning Defensive midfielder
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28±0%
Rating
9608.3%
Season
3.2
Value index
0g 0a
in 9 apps · League Two
12th of 23 defensive midfielders · League Two · 9 apps17th of 23 defensive midfielders · League Two · 9 apps

M. Dibley-Dias is a 23-year-old defensive midfielder at Newport County, rated 29.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 116th of 254 on scout potential in the League Two. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (29.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 5.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Dibley-Dias.

Why keep himNewport County would be retaining the 12th-highest-potential defensive midfielder in the League Two (of 23).
The report at a glance
Newport County land Matthew Dibley-Dias — Field Insider report card
4 Reports