Manchester United ready big money move for Tottenham man

 

Manchester United are preparing a £40m bid for Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier, reports the Sun. 

 

Dier was linked with a transfer to Old Trafford earlier in the season, though a January switch was ruled out with United boss Jose Mourinho opting against sanctioning a move for the England international. 

 

However, United look set to return for the 23-year-old at the end of the season, with Mourinho handed a hefty transfer war chest with which to strengthen his squad. 

 

Mourinho is a long-term admirer of Dier and believes he is the man capable of replacing the ageing Michael Carrick in the middle of the park. 

 

Manchester United ready big money move for Tottenham man

 

While a defender by trade, Dier impressed in midfield alongside Mousa Dembele for Spurs last season, though has since been moved back to centre-back in a three-man defence under Mauricio Pochettino. 

 

It’s thought the arrival of Dier would kick off a summer spending spree for United, who are still interested in Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, despite the Frenchman’s concerns over a move to England.

 

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