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Man United plot £35m summer raid on Tottenham: Club insider reveals details behind move
MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a summer swoop for Tottenham star Eric Dier, according to reports.
Eric Dier in action for Tottenham against Stoke
Having started out as a centre-back for Spurs, he has been pushed further forward following the successful defensive partnership of Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.
Dier was linked with a move away from White Hart Lane in January, as Antonio Conte eyed a shock move.
But according to The Sun, Manchester United have fixed their sights on a £35million swoop for the 23-year-old midfielder.
The report suggests Jose Mourinho is an admirer of Dier and he wanted to sign him in the last transfer window.
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United are interested in Dier, and looked at making a move for him in the January transfer window
A club source told the paper: “United are interested in Dier, and looked at making a move for him in the January transfer window.
“Obviously that didn't come off, but Mourinho has him on a list of targets for the summer. He likes him.
“Tottenham do not want to sell him under any circumstances, but you never know what can happen when the money is on the table.”
United won’t be afraid to splash the cash this summer, with £86m-rated Antoine Griezmann their top target.