Tottenham sets price tag for defender in-demand defender Dier

Tottenham have set an asking price of €25m for in-demand defender Eric Dier, according to reports. Dier has been impressive in Spurs defense this season making 37 appearances in all competitions. The Spurs backline has come under scrutiny and was one of the areas Jose Mourinho wanted to revamp before his departure. But the manager seemingly remains fond of him, as he has been linked with taking Dier to his new club, Roma.

Just like when he was at Spurs, Mourinho will need to strengthen his defence when he disembarks in Rome. The side he is inheriting has the worst defensive record of all the top-half sides in Serie A at present.

Tottenham could be braced for a bid for Dier, whom Mourinho has outlined as someone he could take to Italy.

His hopes of doing so recently took a hit when it was claimed that Tottenham would reject Roma’s advances. However, their stance might not be set in stone.

According to ForzaRoma.info, Mourinho will not take no for an answer and is still trying to sign Dier. He appreciates his characteristics and wants to continue their association.

The report adds that Dier is valued at around €25m by Tottenham. That fee is not out of reach for Roma but they may have difficulties negotiating with Mourinho’s former employers.

But the Italian club are ready to make their move regardless. His salary of €4.5m per season would also place him among their highest earners, but again, it is not impossible for them to fund.

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Dier was reportedly unsure about some of Mourinho’s comments about him earlier this season. But that may have been a misunderstanding, as it seems the Portuguese coach still rates the former Sporting CP youngster highly.

Whether Tottenham soften their stance remains to be seen but it appears Mourinho is intent on trying to reunite with the 27-year-old