According to reports, one observer thinks a veteran player of Tottenham’s career in north London is done, and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy may ruin the player’s plans by making him leave earlier than anticipated.
Ange Postecoglou and company are expected to have a busy January window. The recent injuries to James Maddison and Micky van de Ven have brought to light just how thin Tottenham’s roster actually is in terms of depth.
Moreover, Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Son Heung-min will all be absent for a while in early 2024. Son will represent South Korea in the Asian Cup, and Bissouma (Mali) and Sarr (Senegal) will be the stars of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Consequently, different sources have stated that Spurs are looking to add players in January for the center of defense, central midfield, and the final third.
Postecoglou’s needs will increase in relation to the first spot on that list in the event that Eric Dier is fired.
This season, the 29-year-old has fallen down the hierarchy, with Van van Ven and Cristian Romero the preferred center-back duo.
At the end of the current season, Dier’s contract expires, and according to Football Insider, he intends to use his remaining time under contract before becoming a free agent.
He would do this in order to provide himself with a greater range of choices for his possible next club. There’s the financial aspect as well; given that a transfer fee isn’t needed in the transaction, free agents are typically able to land more lucrative contracts.
The Mirror claims that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, however, is not in the mood to let a marketable asset go unnoticed.
The Mirror reported that Levy “plans to command a fee for Dier this January” after recognizing the defender’s intention to depart for free.
There are two things that will determine if Levy gets his wish. Finding a buyer willing to pay Spurs’ valuation comes first. Persuading Dier to agree to the relocation is the second.
In any case, whether Dier leaves Tottenham in January or not, former Spurs full-back Alan Hutton has conjectured that Dier’s career at the club is essentially over.
According to Hutton, there are no indications that a contract extension will be made available, and the writing is clearly on the wall.
Hutton: “Dier’s time is up.”
To be completely honest, I believe Tottenham will want to add another player, Hutton admitted to Football Insider.
“Who do you have there who will enter with van de Ven and Romero present?
Many of the players have been there for a while, but things haven’t quite worked out.
“Considering the past few weeks, one would think that Diier’s Tottenham career is over, even though he has been there for nine years.”
Regarding Dier’s potential destination, there have been rumors of a breathtaking reunion with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.
Hutton to Dier are a match made in heaven for Bayern.
In the winter transfer window, Bayern is rumored to be looking for center-back reinforcements. Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea is on their radar, but according to a different FI update, Dier would be “seriously interested” in taking over in Bavaria.
Hutton added, weighing in on the Dier to Bayern rumors: “Would he fancy it? Presumably. There is a team you’re going to play against where you have a good chance of winning.
He can play out from the back, handle the ball well, and have a lot of possession, so he’ll definitely give it some thought.
In the end, I believe it’s time for him to find something new. Ange Postecoglou will obviously want to sign his own players.
Regarding potential center-back signings for Tottenham, TEAMtalk has revealed that moves from the Premier League have been investigated for Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo, Chelsea’s Chalobah, Lloyd Kelly of Bournemouth, and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace.
