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Man United given £40m boost for Tottenham ace: Jose Mourinho will promise this
JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly prepared to offer Tottenham ace Eric Dier a holding midfield role if he joins Manchester United.
Manchester United are keen on plucking Eric Dier from Tottenham
Dier was linked with a move to Chelsea in January, but a move failed to materialise.
The 23-year-old has predominantly played on the right side of defence after ceding his midfield role to summer signing Victor Wanyama.
Mauricio Pochettino is eager to bolster his defence and bring in a player that could play in a back four or in a three to support Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen.
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And according to the Daily Telegraph, Tottenham have identified Burnley ace Michael Keane as a top target.
It is said Spurs are reluctant to let any players leave White Hart Lane at the end of the season.
However, the report suggests that the north London's outfit in Keane could aid Mourinho in his quest to land Dier.
It is also believed Mourinho would promise to play £40million-rated Dier in his preferred position of midfield were he to join.
Recent reports meanwhile, have suggested Keane has now been slapped with a £30m price tag.
Everton and Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on the 24-year-old.
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