[Albion] Eric Dier anyone?

Bozza · Wednesday at 10:47 AM

Wolves, Brentford and us are supposedly interested as he's a fringe-part player at Bayern Munich now.

The 30-year-old, who might harbour hopes of an England recall with Tuchel at the helm, has made just six appearances and played 141 minutes this season.

Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano have prevailed as Kompany’s favourite pairing and Dier has simply been left watching on.

That being said, TBR Football understands that all of Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on Dier’s situation.

Former Tottenham star Eric Dier could be set for Premier League return with three clubs keen

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Maybe one for a "senior been there, done it and good for the dressing room" role?

hans kraay fan club · Wednesday at 10:48 AM

Not for me, Clive.

He's very slow. We do not need more slow defenders.

Hotchilidog · Wednesday at 10:51 AM

I never liked him when he was meant to be good. It's a no from me.

Simster · Wednesday at 10:51 AM

When you see these rumours it is hard to know what to make of them. On the face of it, Dier appears to be a bit shit, past it and probably high wages.

But then, to my eternal shame, I thought that about the Danny Welbeck rumours, and just look at him FFS.

On balance, I reckon this one is bollocks though. He's a Palace/West Ham/Everton signing.

Insel affe · Wednesday at 10:53 AM

Dier by name, Dire by nature.

WhingForPresident · Wednesday at 10:53 AM

Munkfish · Wednesday at 10:53 AM

I think we now have Dunk in the been there and done it role for the Albion, Id hope we would be looking to add a bit of pace to our backline.

Not sure being a squad player here would make him any happier than being a squad player in Munich.

beorhthelm · Wednesday at 11:00 AM

not sure where would fit. always thought was a player that suffered from being a good midfielder and good defender, never really excelling at either so didn't get the best out of potential.

pigmanovich · Wednesday at 11:07 AM

Not sure it would make sense for us or Brentford, who have sufficient strength in depth at CB. Wolves are admittedly in the midst of an injury crisis at CB. However, given their form, if I were Dier, I'd be apprehensive about the prospect of playing in the Championship next season.

Paulie Gualtieri · Wednesday at 11:10 AM

No thanks

KZNSeagull · Wednesday at 11:13 AM

Can't see it myself - he'd have to take a massive pay cut to become one of our scouts.

Commander · Wednesday at 11:17 AM

Can't believe he's only 30!

HeaviestTed · Wednesday at 11:17 AM

Maybe we need someone to replace Milner on the injury bench

dejavuatbtn · Wednesday at 11:19 AM

No one wants Dier ‘ere.

GT49er · Wednesday at 11:28 AM

pigmanovich said:
Not sure it would make sense for us or Brentford, who have sufficient strength in depth at CB. Wolves are admittedly in the midst of an injury crisis at CB. However, given their form, if I were Dier, I'd be apprehensive about the prospect of playing in the Championship next season.

What's wrong with playing in the Championship? He's 30, not wanted at his present club, and doesn't seem to be wanted by any of the big clubs. Lower PL or Championship is probably his level.
Not one for us, I don't think (but what do I know).

Oh_aye · Wednesday at 11:31 AM

Bozza said:
Wolves, Brentford and us are supposedly interested as he's a fringe-part player at Bayern Munich now.

The 30-year-old, who might harbour hopes of an England recall with Tuchel at the helm, has made just six appearances and played 141 minutes this season.

Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano have prevailed as Kompany’s favourite pairing and Dier has simply been left watching on.

That being said, TBR Football understands that all of Brighton & Hove Albion, Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on Dier’s situation.

Former Tottenham star Eric Dier could be set for Premier League return with three clubs keen

👀

tbrfootball.com

Maybe one for a "senior been there, done it and good for the dressing room" role?

No. Clumsy oaf.

Silverhatch · Wednesday at 11:33 AM

His dad was from Brighton

JetsetJimbo · Wednesday at 11:33 AM

I'm not sure he'd add a great deal to the squad in playing terms. But if the club decides it's worth bringing him in as a positive influence on the youngsters, then I'd trust the club's judgement on that.

I can only guess at what any given player's influence on the squad is gonna be. Fortunately, Bloom and Barber don't rely on guesswork. If they think he's worth having around, who am I to argue?

pigmanovich · Wednesday at 11:34 AM

GT49er said:
What's wrong with playing in the Championship? He's 30, not wanted at his present club, and doesn't seem to be wanted by any of the big clubs. Lower PL or Championship is probably his level.
Not one for us, I don't think (but what do I know).

Nothing as far as I'm concerned, but I'd imagine he'd rather move to a lesser Bundesliga club, or head to Serie A, than play for a Championship side. Not ITK, just speculating.

levs · Wednesday at 11:51 AM

I wouldn't be against signing him, very experienced and versatile. Younger than Dunk and with more England caps. He played a key role for Bayern in the champions league last season, picked ahead of Kim and Upamecano. From what I saw he played very well and they were unlucky not to get to the final. If our reported interest in Hummels was true, then this doesn't seem beyond the realms of possibility.

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