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Tottenham insist they will not be bullied over Kyle Walker and Eric Dier
Tottenham say they will not be bullied by Manchester United and Manchester City over Eric Dier and Kyle Walker
Matt Law, Football News Correspondent
12 July 2017 • 5:08pm
Tottenham Hotspur are adamant they will not be bullied over the futures of Eric Dier and Kyle Walker as the club close in on a £9 million deal for teenage central defender Juan Foyth.
Dier and Walker, who played for England in June, are due to return to pre-season training on Friday after being given extra time off.
Manchester United have turned their attention back to Dier and there have been claims that the 23-year-old wants to move to Old Trafford.
Tottenham insist Dier is not for sale, having already turned down one bid from United, and are still waiting to see whether Manchester City will match their £50m asking price for Walker.
The threat of having two players who are hoping for moves away, however, will not alter Tottenham’s stance or bring down the asking price on Walker.
With Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane both joining Everton for £30m, Spurs believe £50m represents the going rate for somebody of Walker’s pedigree.
Chairman Daniel Levy will not reassess the asking price on Walker as the transfer window drags on, particularly after City missed out on Dani Alves to Paris Saint-Germain.
Dier’s ability to switch between midfield and central defence during games makes him a difficult player to replace and Tottenham want to keep him.
Foyth is also a versatile player who can operate in defence or midfield, but the Argentinian is only 19 and will need time adapt and develop.
Tottenham are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Estudiantes for Foyth, although it is unclear whether he is viewed as a signing to challenge for a first-team place this season or one for the future.
Having looked at Keane and Harry Maguire, who moved to Leicester City, Spurs have also shown an interest in Swansea City central defender Alfie Mawson.
Kevin Wimmer is keen to leave White Hart Lane and play more first-team football, but Tottenham have not yet ruled out keeping the Austrian they value at £20m.
Other than trying to strengthen their defence, Tottenham remain interested in Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and Bournemouth forward Josh King.
Everton had been demanding £50m for Barkley, but his omission from the club’s pre-season tour could bring his price down.
Spurs have enquired about King but may face stiff competition from Everton who are in the market for a new forward after selling Romelu Lukaku and have shown an interest in both King and Christian Benteke.
King has expressed an interest in joining Tottenham, but could be guaranteed more playing time at Goodison Park, where he would not be behind Harry Kane in the pecking order.
Tottenham say they will not be bullied by Manchester United and Manchester City over Eric Dier and Kyle Walker
Matt Law, Football News Correspondent
12 July 2017 • 5:08pm
Tottenham Hotspur are adamant they will not be bullied over the futures of Eric Dier and Kyle Walker as the club close in on a £9 million deal for teenage central defender Juan Foyth.
Dier and Walker, who played for England in June, are due to return to pre-season training on Friday after being given extra time off.
Manchester United have turned their attention back to Dier and there have been claims that the 23-year-old wants to move to Old Trafford.
Tottenham insist Dier is not for sale, having already turned down one bid from United, and are still waiting to see whether Manchester City will match their £50m asking price for Walker.
The threat of having two players who are hoping for moves away, however, will not alter Tottenham’s stance or bring down the asking price on Walker.
With Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane both joining Everton for £30m, Spurs believe £50m represents the going rate for somebody of Walker’s pedigree.
Chairman Daniel Levy will not reassess the asking price on Walker as the transfer window drags on, particularly after City missed out on Dani Alves to Paris Saint-Germain.
Dier’s ability to switch between midfield and central defence during games makes him a difficult player to replace and Tottenham want to keep him.
Foyth is also a versatile player who can operate in defence or midfield, but the Argentinian is only 19 and will need time adapt and develop.
Tottenham are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Estudiantes for Foyth, although it is unclear whether he is viewed as a signing to challenge for a first-team place this season or one for the future.
Having looked at Keane and Harry Maguire, who moved to Leicester City, Spurs have also shown an interest in Swansea City central defender Alfie Mawson.
Kevin Wimmer is keen to leave White Hart Lane and play more first-team football, but Tottenham have not yet ruled out keeping the Austrian they value at £20m.
Other than trying to strengthen their defence, Tottenham remain interested in Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and Bournemouth forward Josh King.
Everton had been demanding £50m for Barkley, but his omission from the club’s pre-season tour could bring his price down.
Spurs have enquired about King but may face stiff competition from Everton who are in the market for a new forward after selling Romelu Lukaku and have shown an interest in both King and Christian Benteke.
King has expressed an interest in joining Tottenham, but could be guaranteed more playing time at Goodison Park, where he would not be behind Harry Kane in the pecking order.
