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Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho dealt international injury blow which may force late transfer
Tottenham return to Premier League action on Sunday when the face West Ham.
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Tottenham star Eric Dier is reportedly a doubt for the game against West Ham at the weekend after picking up an injury on international duty with England which may further push the club to complete a move for Joe Rodon. Spurs made some big moves in the transfer window strengthening Jose Mourinho's squad across a number of positions.
Sergio Reguilon and Matt Doherty have come in to improve Tottenham's options at full-back while Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has added some steel to their midfield.
Gareth Bale's shock return to north London on loan helps create a fearful attacking line-up alongside Harry Kane and Heung-min Son.
And Tottenham finally brought in a back-up striker in the shape of Carlos Vinicius on loan from Benfica.
The only thing missing from their summer transfer window recruitment was a replacement for Jan Vertonghen.
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Milan Skriniar was their top target, but they were ultimately priced out of making a move.
Mourinho has shifted Dier into centre-back since taking over from Mauricio Pochettino and he's largely impressed at the back.
He's been the main option alongside Davinson Sanchez with Toby Alderweireld playing back-up.
But Mourinho may be forced into making a big change at the weekend with Dier reportedly picking up a hamstring injury while training with England.
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The 26-year-old withdrew from the squad to face Denmark on Wednesday night and Football London claim he is a doubt to play on Sunday.
Dier's injury highlights Tottenham's need for another defensive recruit before the domestic window shuts on Friday and could well push them to completing a move for Rodon.
Tottenham have been in talks with Swansea over a £15m move for the Wales international this week.
And former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes a deal will go through by Friday.
“That transfer tells you a lot about Eric Dier, the fact that they are looking for another centre half," he told Football Insider.
“It is a position that they have needed to strengthen in for a while.
“Joe Rodon has been touted for a move to Spurs and I think that is a move that will get pushed over the line before the deadline.
“He is on international duty this week but I am confident that Joe Rodon will be a Spurs player by Friday.”