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Mauricio Pochettino: My thoughts on Chelsea's interest in Tottenham star
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has responded to speculation linking Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier with a move away from White Hart Lane.
Eric Dier has attracted interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich
Dier has struggled to hold onto a first-team spot this term after failing to recapture last season's form, leading to speculation the 22-year-old could move on despite recently signing a new deal.
According to The Times, Premier League rivals Chelsea and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are both interested in the England star.
Mauricio Pochettino plays down Eric Dier exit rumours
But Pochettino insists he has no desire to sell Dier and is confident the former Sporting Lisbon sees his future at Tottenham.
"Absolutely not," Pochettino said when asked if there's any chance he could leave the north London club. "Eric Dier is our player.
Eric Dier has struggled for form this season
"He extended his contract and improved his salary after the Euros. There is no doubt that his future is here at Tottenham."
Dier, who agreed a five-year extension in September, played the entire 90 minutes of last night's 3-0 thumping of at home to Hull.