Five-time European champions Liverpool have their work cut out in the quest to keep up with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a league game against North London giants Tottenham Hotspur on the horizon. Liverpool and Manchester City are almost inseparable in the race for the Premier League title. Manchester City sealed top spot earlier on Saturday with a straightforward 2-0 win over Fulham away from home and Liverpool will have to beat Spurs to reclaim their position back. The Reds started the weekend as the top spot recipient but they have dropped to second spot with the Citizens' win over Fulham. Liverpool Defender Pulls Out Of England Squad Ahead of the game, Liverpool have been boosted with the news that Tottenham Hotspur … [Read more...]
Revealed: How Man United’s Stunning Move For Midfield Maestro Broke Down
It has been revealed that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier almost joined Manchester United if not for the timely intervention of club chairman, Daniel Levy. According to former Spurs player Darren Anderton, Dier was poised to join up with the Red Devils earlier this summer but Levy rejected the deal despite the player's desire to leave for the Old Trafford. The former Tottenham star also claims that the midfielder was keen on the move but did not want to force the move, and ended up changing his mind. Jose Mourinho is believed to be a keen admirer of Eric Dier's midfield qualities and views him as an ideal replacement for Michael Carrick who is nearing his retirement from professional football. United were said to have contacted Spurs over the … [Read more...]
Man United table £40m bid for target as Mourinho is eager to sign one more player
Manchester United have had a £40 million bid rejected by Tottenham Hotspur for Eric Dier, according to reports. The 23-year-old midfielder has been closely monitored by United with reports that Jose Mourinho sees him as an ideal replacement for Michael Carrick who is nearing retirement. It is also understood that Dier is also keen at the possibility of joining his boyhood club, United but Spurs are standing in the way of the transfer, with reports that club chairman Daniel Levy will not allow any of their first team stars leave after selling Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50 million. Despite Tottenham's stance, Manchester United are believed to be going forward with a move for Dier, with reports in Sky Sports that the Red Devils have had a bid of £40 … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Warned Off His Favourite Target By League Rivals
Manchester United have given up about signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier this summer. Spurs are adamant on not allowing the English midfielder leave this summer despite United's serious intent in signing the player. Jose Mourinho has made Dier his next priority this window after completing transfer deals for Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku, with suggestions that the United boss sees him as an ideal replacement for Michael Carrick who has been tipped to leave Old Trafford after a successful career at the club However, reports in the Sun claim that Mourinho has been told that there is no chance of signing Dier this summer with reports that the North Londoners are not willing to sell any of their stars after the exit of Kyle Walker to Manchester … [Read more...]
Mourinho Orders Man United To Make Final MASSIVE Offer For Midfield Maestro
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told club vice chairman Ed Woodward to make a ‘take it or leave it’ offer for Totteham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier. The United boss is understood to be keen on landing a central midfielder this summer as he he hopes to replace Michael Carrick who is set to leave the club at the end of next season. Mourinho wants to sign a midfielder to consolidate the efforts of Ander Herrera and Paul Pogba in the midfield next season. The duo of Eric Dier and Nemanja Matic has been tipped to make a stunning move to the Old Trafford this summer, with reports that the latter's move to United might have been jeopardized by the signing of Romelu Lukaku from the coffers of Chelsea. Reports in the Mirror claim that Jose Mourinho has told … [Read more...]
23-year-old United Target Is Desperate For Old Trafford Move…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier is desperate to join Manchester United this summer, according to reports. The 23-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from United, with reports that Jose Mourinho wants him to replace Michael Carrick who is nearing the end of his career. Although Spurs have remained reluctant about selling any of their stars this transfer window, it is understood that Manchester United are ready to force their hands with a staggering offer for the midfielder. Reports in the Manchester Evening News claim that Eric Dier is open to a move to the Old Trafford this summer, having heard of Jose Mourinho's interest in him. United are seriously looking at the prospects of buying a central midfielder as Mourinho plans to … [Read more...]
Man United Set To Complete £95m Double Swoop In Coming Days
Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has remained in Europe to tie up deals for Ivan Perisic and Eric Dier, according to reports. The Red Devils are currently in the United States of America for their preseason but without Woodward who has remained in Europe to wrap up deals for transfer target duo of Perisic and Dier. Having completed summer deals for Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku, Jose Mourinho is keen on adding a central midfielder and a winger to his ranks in order to bolster his team's chances next season. Inter Milan winger, Ivan Perisic is said to be open to a move to Old Trafford but the deal is being delayed by the reluctance of Inter boss, Luciano Spalletti who is keen on having the player in his squad. Tottenham Hotspur midfielder … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Orders £60m Move For Powerful Midfielder, Fans Will Love Him
Manchester United have launched a £60 million move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Eric Dier, according to reports. The English midfielder has been linked with a move to the Old Trafford with reports that United boss, Jose Mourinho views him as an ideal replacement for Michael Carrick who is expected to quit active football soon. Reports in the Mirror claim that the Portuguese boss has told vice chairman Ed Woodward to offer Spurs a fee they will find hard to reject. It is understood that Mourinho has set sights on signing a central midfielder following the arrivals of Victor Lindelof and Romelu Lukaku this summer. Prior reports suggested that the Red Devils were preparing a £40 million bid for Dier but Tottenham were said to be confident on rejecting … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Orders Manchester United To Pay £40m For Carrick’s Successor
Jose Mourinhos has ordered Manchester United to buy Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Eric Dier for a £40 million, according to reports. The English midfielder is believed to be unhappy at his central defence at Spurs despite being a natural midfielder, sparking speculation that he wants to leave the club this summer and United being a likely destination. Reports in The Daily Mirror claims that the Red Devils have started efforts to lure Dier to the Old Trafford this summer with reports that Jose Mourinho is keen on landing the 23-year-old for £40million. The midfielder recently penned a new deal at the White Hart Lane, which is worth £50,000 per week, but a chance to play for the Red Devils may be irresistible despite being tied to a long-term deal at his … [Read more...]
Ahead Of January Transfer, Chelsea Target Tottenham Defender Eric Dier
English Premier League (EPL) league leaders Chelsea are monitoring the situation of fellow London side Tottenham's defensive player Eric Dier, who is reportedly frustrated at his lack of playing time this season on the colours of the team. Eric Dier, who can play anywhere across the backline in addition to the defensive midfield position, made his transfer to White Hart Lane from Portuguese Super League side Sporting Lisbon during the summer of 2014 and went on to do great things for Mauricio Pochettino's team as he helped them to almost win the league title before they eventually lost to champions Leicester City. In his time at Tottenham he made his debut for the Three Lions of England and went on to feature at this summer's European Championships however he … [Read more...]
Tottenham Defender Braces Up For ‘Hostile’ Reception At United
Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has disclosed that he is ready for a potential hostile reception at Old Trafford ahead of the league clash with hosts Manchester United. The England international had accused United's Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera of elbowing him during last month's 2-2 draw between England and Spain at the Wembley Stadium with the former Sporting Lisbon star telling Herrera afterwards that: "I'll see you soon." This attracted a lot of attention and abuse from United towards Dier most especially on social media. Speaking ahead of the huge clash on Sunday evening, Dier said: "What I said was taken a bit out of context. I was just joking." "It's a shame there wasn't a camera there because a video could have seen how I said it. Some times … [Read more...]