Amidst swirling transfer speculations, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has indicated that the club can afford to part ways with England defender Eric Dier, who has recently been linked with a possible move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Dier, 29, with 49 caps for England, has found it challenging to secure a regular spot in Tottenham’s starting lineup this season. Reports from Germany suggest that the defender is on the verge of joining Bayern Munich, heightening the uncertainty surrounding his future at the Premier League club.
Postecoglou, speaking to ITV, acknowledged the rumours but emphasized his lack of knowledge about the potential transfer. He clarified that Dier missed Spurs’ recent FA Cup victory over Burnley due to injury and vehemently defended his integrity when pressed on the matter during a heated news conference.
Eric Dier looks all set to Join Harry Kane at Bayern Munich
The Australian manager asserted that Dier’s absence from the pitch was solely due to injury, dismissing any insinuations about a transfer-related sidelining. Despite the ongoing speculation, Postecoglou affirmed that the transfer chatter has not been on his radar in the past 24 hours, as his focus remained on the game and the available players.
If Eric Dier was to join Bayern Munich, he would reunite with former teammate Harry Kane, who made a high-profile move to the Bundesliga in August. Dier, who arrived at Tottenham from Sporting Lisbon in 2014 for £4 million, has amassed 274 Premier League appearances for the club.
Despite injuries to key defensive players, Dier has seen limited action this season, starting only one league game. Postecoglou’s tactical choices, including deploying full-back Ben Davies in a central role, have raised questions about Dier’s place in the team.
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Sources indicate that the potential deal involves Dier committing to Bayern Munich until at least 2025, with the transfer fee rumoured to be less than £5 million. This impending move marks a notable shift in Dier’s career, as he looks set to trade the Premier League for the Bundesliga under the banner of one of Germany’s football powerhouses.
Former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson suggested that Dier’s potential move to Bayern Munich indicates his exclusion from Postecoglou’s plans. As Tottenham sits in fifth place in the Premier League, eyes are on their upcoming clash against Manchester United on January 14, while Bayern Munich aims to secure their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title.