Ex-Spurs star Eric Dier provided shock return to Premier League
Eric Dier has been handed a Premier League lifeline because the defender has been provided to West Ham United, talkSPORT understands.
Ought to the Hammers select to pursue a transfer for Dier, it might mark a reunion between him and Nuno Espirito Santo.
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The pair labored collectively throughout Nuno’s 17-game stint in command of Tottenham Hotspur, with Dier that includes in 11 of these.
A transfer to West Ham would mark a return to the Premier League for Dier after two years away.
The 49-time England worldwide was on the books of Tottenham for 10 years earlier than he joined Bayern Munich in January 2024 on mortgage, with the transfer made everlasting on the finish of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.
Dier then moved to French aspect Monaco firstly of the 2025/26 season on a free switch.
How has Dier carried out at Monaco?
The defender started his Monaco profession brightly with eight begins of their first 9 fixtures throughout all competitions.
Such was Dier’s on the spot influence, he donned the captain’s armband on two events.
Nonetheless, hamstring and calf accidents from October onwards stored Dier sidelined and he solely made his return to motion in a Coupe de France conflict in opposition to US Orleans on January 10.
Ought to Dier be part of West Ham, he can be jettisoned into the thick of their combat for survival.
The Hammers sit 18th within the Premier League and are seven factors adrift from security.
Nuno’s aspect haven’t gained a league fixture since November 8, which was a 3-2 victory over fellow cellar dwellers Burnley.
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Regardless of the grim run of type, West Ham snapped their 10-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Championship aspect Queens Park Rangers within the FA Cup.
Talking after the win, Nuno conceded he’s nonetheless ‘attempting to rebalance the squad’ and the workforce ‘nonetheless want our bodies’, hinting at additional exercise within the January window to spice up their hopes of survival.
talkSPORT’s verdict
Rangers legend, and talkSPORT Breakfast co-host, Ally McCoist had his reservations a few potential Dier transfer to West Ham.
He stated: “He wouldn’t be my first alternative, or wherever close to my first alternative, at this second in time. There is no doubt about it. He is been high quality, after all he has.
“West Ham want one thing however I am unsure it is Eric Dier.”
Who else has joined West Ham this January?
Ought to Dier be part of, he would turn into the third participant to reach at West Ham in January, with Pablo and Taty Castellanos transferring to east London.
Pablo was snapped up for £18.3million from Portuguese aspect Gil Vicente and have become Nuno’s first signing as West Ham coach.
The 21-year-old was signed on the again of netting ten instances in 13 Primeira Liga fixtures.
Castellanos joined from Serie A outfit Lazio in a £21m deal on January 5 and made his West Ham debut a day later in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
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The Argentinian did not wait lengthy to open his account for the Hammers both as he bagged the winner of their FA Cup win over QPR.
One participant who may very well be making an exit from the Hammers in January is Lucas Paqueta.
The Brazilian is eager to depart to return to his homeland with Flamengo pursuing the playmaker.
West Ham proceed their quest for survival with a visit to north London as they face Tottenham on Saturday at 3pm.
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