Spurs fans have been reacting to the news that unless Eric Dier commits to the club by signing a new contract, he will be sold this summer – as reported by Daily Mail, and then relayed by Hotspur Related on Twitter, as well as a few other fan accounts.
Having only featured 11 times for Spurs this season, the 26-year-old fears that his lack of playing time may result in his omission from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s Euro 2020 tournament.
Unless Tottenham can convince the defensive midfielder that he will become more involved in first-team football, Dier will reportedly not sign a contract extension with the North London club.
With Spurs chairman Daniel Levy wanting to avoid yet another player entering the final year of their contract, as has been the case with Christian Eriksen, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, it is reported that should Dier refuse to sign a new contract before the end of the season, Tottenham will look to move the £27million-rated player on during the summer transfer window.
Should Spurs sell Dier?
Yes
No
The news has been welcomed by many Spurs fans, with some stating that their beliefs that Dier is no longer up to the standards required to start for their club.
#thfc will sell Eric Dier this summer unless he commits his future to the club by signing a new contract. [Daily Mail]
— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) February 13, 2020
Sell him
— Brainspurs2019 (@brainspurs2019) February 14, 2020
Let’s hope he doesn’t sign then ! Not good enough since his injury,slow & reactive is not a good combination in a defensive midfielder
— Shelf ish (@CoulsdonTHFC) February 14, 2020
Why would he get a new deal!? He has been horrible for 2 years now. Needs to leave asap. Not even a HG status player. I would take Wanyama, over him at this point even with knee issues
— Johnny Black (@JohnnyB60654745) February 13, 2020
Bye bye it is then
— Joe Walker (@joe3walker) February 13, 2020
Time he moved on he’s been awful for ages now!
— Nick Williams (@Nick__73__) February 13, 2020
He needs to go the guy is awful
— AMANPREET LALLY (@aman08) February 14, 2020
Give him away
— Jason Feist (@JasonFeist) February 14, 2020
Hard pass….sell him or let him walk
— Brick Top (@Eradicator_NYC) February 14, 2020
— BigGuadelope (@BigGuadelope) February 13, 2020
Who would buy him? Gillingham need a CM
— Mark (@batsyface) February 13, 2020
He’s not good enough anymore. Squad player at best.
— Karl Lloyd (@KarlLloyd) February 14, 2020
What do we think?
With Tanguy Ndombélé, Giovani Lo Celso, Harry Winks, Gedson Fernandes, Moussa Sissoko and even Victor Wanyama all capable of playing as the two central midfielders in Mourhino’s double-pivot; Eric Dier provides squad depth, at best.
Although Tottenham are a little short in central defence, which Dier is adept at playing, if the club receive an offer anywhere near his £27million valuation, they should not think twice about selling the former Sporting Lisbon player.