Dier is yet to feature for Tottenham since Ange Postecoglou took charge

 

Thishas led to doubts about his future. The

fact he is into the final year of his contract in north

London does not help his chances of staying

at Spurs either.

 

 

Crystal Palace were recently said to have

registered their interest in Dier. However, it

appears they now face competition from a

London rival in the shape of Fulham.

 

According to RMC Sport, Fulham have taken

an interest in the 29-year-old. Marco Silva

rates him for his versatility, which allows

him to be an option in either defence or midfield.

It is perhaps in defence that Dier would be

most useful to Fulham, since they are

bracing themselves for the departure of

Adarabioyo, who is similarly into the final

year of his contract.

Tottenham have coincidentally been

showing an interest in Adarabioyo, but he

would prefer to join Monaco. However,

Fulham have been pushing for him to go to

Spurs instead – as has his agent.

 

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With Dier now potentially on offer in

return, it is becoming clearer why Fulham

would rather do business with their Premier

League rivals.

But Adarabioyo would be in line to earn a

better salary at Monaco than Tottenham –

having already agreed a salary – and is also

convinced he would get more regular

gametime in Ligue 1. Indeed, at Monaco, he

could fill the void left by Chelsea new boy, Axel Disasi.

 

Monaco fail to find agreement with Fulham

for Adarabioyo

However, Fulham have rejected two offers

from Monaco so far. The most recent was

worth €10m (£8.6m). Their positive relations

with Tottenham could open up a potential

part-exchange deal before the transfer

window closes instead.

Funnily enough, the recent report detailing

Crystal Palace‘s interest in Dier also

suggested Monaco as suitors for him,

although RMC Sport has not made any such

reference.

Dier has made more than 350 appearances

for Tottenham since joining them from

Sporting CP almost a decade ago. A new

challenge could be due for the England

international, though.

 

Tottenham have been aiming to evolve their

defence this summer and recently signed

Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg with that

in mind. If they offload Dier, it would make

sense for them to target an additional

reinforcement for their rearguard.

At the age of 25, Adarabioyo could become a

long-term successor to Dier at the

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But

Postecoglou’s side have their work cut out to

convince him to make the move.