Early on Friday afternoon, several German and English media reported that FC Bayern had identified Eric Dier as a new central defender. There was talk of an agreement between the player and the Munich team. Is there a lightning transfer now? Probably not.
Because FC Bayern is short on personnel and has had to repeatedly rely on emergency solutions, especially in defense, they definitely need to add more in the current winter transfer window. In addition to numerous candidates, Eric Dier recently emerged as a surprising and concrete solution.
As several media outlets unanimously reported, the Munich team is said to be already in talks with the 29-year-old Englishman. The British portal “Footballinsider” even spoke of an agreement, and later the English “Times” followed suit and wrote of an agreement in principle with Dier , whose working paper expires at the end of June and who is therefore already allowed to speak to other clubs.
Accordingly, Bayern now have the green light to approach Tottenham to discuss how to proceed. But according to reports, Dier is still a bit away from opening up on Säbener Strasse any time soon. Because what sounds so clear is still a few steps away from being implemented.
According to Sky, Times and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Dier is only one of at least three options for the central defender position.
FC Bayern is also looking beyond Eric Dier
After all: Even if the decision has not yet been made as to whether Dier or another of the unnamed candidates will receive the contract; According to all reports, it is clear that it won’t be too long before things become clear. Above all, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel is pushing for fresh talent, it is said.
Dier has several good arguments on his side in the current decision-making process. Tuchel is considered a fan of the Englishman and agreed to a possible transfer in the summer when Munich was interested in the 29-year-old defender.
In addition, according to Romano, Dier is seen as immediate help, regardless of the fact that he is currently no longer employed by Spurs.
The versatility also speaks for Dier. Not only would he solve the problems in the middle of the defense, but he would also be an option as a right-back and even in defensive midfield, where there is also a need.
According to “Sky”, contact with Dier has not been broken since the summer interest, will things get serious in the winter?