Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has been offered to Fulham over a possible late move in the ongoing transfer window.
A report from 90min claims that 29-year-old utility man Eric Dier has been offered to Tottenham’s London rivals Fulham. And it remains to be seen whether the Cottagers are prepared to take up the opportunity and sign him.
Dier can operate as a full-back, a central defender as well as a defensive midfielder. His versatility makes him an asset and a utility man for most clubs, and Fulham could certainly use someone like him.
Dier’s performances were quite underwhelming for Tottenham last season, and he was heavily criticised. However, he remains a reliable performer in the Premier League and could be a key player for Fulham if he manages to regain his form and confidence.
Fulham are expected to part ways with Tosin Adarabioyo, a target for Tottenham, this summer. So they will need to bring in a quality replacement. Eric Dier will add quality and experience to the West London club’s squad.
It remains to be seen whether Fulham can agree on a reasonable price with Tottenham for the defender now. The Cottagers will look to build on their impressive finish in the Premier League table last season, and they need to bring in the right reinforcements in order to do well. Someone like Dier will certainly help them improve this summer.
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old might not be a regular starter for Ange Postecoglou this season. So a move away from Tottenham could be ideal for him he would get regular game time at Fulham, and it would help him regain his form and confidence.
As for Tottenham, they have already signed Ashley Phillips and Micky van de Ven this summer. It remains to be seen whether they decide to bring in another central defender before the summer transfer window closes. Meanwhile, Dier has also been offered to Bayern Munich.
Tottenham seem keen on getting rid of their unwanted players this summer. Dier is not the only Tottenham defender who has been linked with an exit. Japhet Tanganga and Davinson Sanchez could leave the club as well. Meanwhile, Djed Spence has already joined Leeds United for the remainder of the season on a loan deal.
I thought this ‘deal’ was sorted weeks ago. Just the when not the if to be sorted